A power strip normally has a built in breaker, so this is not a bad idea. Keep in mind though, you won't want to take the chance of tripping the breaker if you have a computer plugged into the strip. In this case, plugging directly in the wall would be recommended.
Yes it would and how big the vacuum leak would determine how bad.
A vacuum leak creates a lean condition, which can cause serious internal damage.
If you have power brakes it may be the vacuum booster. The booster may be going bad, the check valve in the vacuum line or a cracked vacuum line.
Perhaps a vacuum leak or bad vacuum check valve in power brake booster
Check for a vacuum leak under the hood Check for a bad vacuum brake booster Check for a bad "Check valve" on the vacuum booster
Yes. The engine will idle poorly when a vacuum power brake booster goes bad. It can be a source of a large vacuum leak. A bad master cylinder however would have no effect on the performance of the engine.
You may have a bad power brake vacuum operated booster.
power steering pump
No power assist Severe vacuum leak Bad brake booster
Sines of a bad Cessna landing strip include weathering and big grooves and ditches in the landing strip caused by the wheels. There also may be scorch marks from the friction of the Cessna on the landing strip.
Vacuum hoses dry and brittle bad diaphragm in vacuum operated motors
check for a vacuum leak, i have seen some with loose carburetor bolts which make a vacuum leak. could be a bad hose, on the distibutor, maybe a bad power brake hose, could be a number of things