I was looking for a 6 outlet surge protected individually switched extension lead but came upon this 8 outlet on my travels, under a tenner delivered is a bargain..
Individually switched with red neons
Ideal for use with computer, audio/video and other sensitive electrical devices
I use this site http://www.****.co.uk/cpc/ - replace the asterisks with check now with no space between the 2 words, not sure why HUKD has blocked it.
You just enter the catalogue number and it tells you if there's a cheaper option.
SalfordCityRed to jasee
28 Jan 178#5
I use one of these myself, very handy to cut off power from the myriad of vintage devices I own, instead of having to unplug each one individually... Surge protection is surely a good thing, if you want to protect your electronics from sudden power spikes?
jasee to sparc
28 Jan 175#2
Yes known as Farnell, a long time reliable dealer in electronic components uk based
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sparc
28 Jan 17#1
CPC any good?
jasee to sparc
28 Jan 175#2
Yes known as Farnell, a long time reliable dealer in electronic components uk based
Sunrayho to sparc
28 Jan 17#27
Very good, but once they have your address you will be 'inundated' with their catalogues on a regular basis. They don't believe in preserving our forests I fear!
jasee
28 Jan 171#3
Personally, I can't see the advantage of having switches (and neons). How often do you need to switch individual sockets on or off? And surge protection is a nonsense
SalfordCityRed to jasee
28 Jan 178#5
I use one of these myself, very handy to cut off power from the myriad of vintage devices I own, instead of having to unplug each one individually... Surge protection is surely a good thing, if you want to protect your electronics from sudden power spikes?
n3m3s1s to jasee
28 Jan 17#28
Try googling it -
highly recommended
PigStix to jasee
28 Jan 17#32
It's really useful for me. I have quite a few items plugged in and the ability to power off some of them when not in use rather than unplugging the ones I am not using is helpful.
What are these sudden power spikes that this thing will protect your equipment from?
I suppose I should switch of all for example the wall warts when I'm not actually drawing power from them, but in reality there are far too many and the extensions are not easy to get at etc etc and talking of vintage equipment, don't they have proper physical switches to switch them off at the equipment itself rather than triac based switches which actually don't phyically remove power from devices, just put them in standby?
guttediam
28 Jan 17#7
dw199 thanx for saving me a couple of quid :wink: Op thanx for sharing the deal! Heat Added
wackyraces
28 Jan 17#8
Thanks, just ordered.
SalfordCityRed
28 Jan 175#9
I don't know what these sudden power surges are, but my neighbours and I get them... Light bulbs blowing, everything switching off due to these surges...
Yes, some do have power buttons, but I don't want those said surges or anything else for that matter affecting the equipment...
It's not up for negotiation, it's just a couple of quid more for a bit more peace of mind...
But it's whatever suits you I guess!
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Individually switched with red neons
Ideal for use with computer, audio/video and other sensitive electrical devices
Surge and spike protected
Wall-mountable
BS1363/A and BS5733/A compliant
Maximum surge current: 4,500A
Clamping voltage: 775V
2 metre cable
cheaper if you get it from the same seller via this link http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/2818sp/extension-lead-8g-surgeswitched/dp/PL1049669 (£7.67 inc VAT).
thanks to dwl99 (#4)
- Voyager
Have ammended new price
Crazylegs
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You just enter the catalogue number and it tells you if there's a cheaper option.
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highly recommended
I suppose I should switch of all for example the wall warts when I'm not actually drawing power from them, but in reality there are far too many and the extensions are not easy to get at etc etc and talking of vintage equipment, don't they have proper physical switches to switch them off at the equipment itself rather than triac based switches which actually don't phyically remove power from devices, just put them in standby?
Yes, some do have power buttons, but I don't want those said surges or anything else for that matter affecting the equipment...
It's not up for negotiation, it's just a couple of quid more for a bit more peace of mind...
But it's whatever suits you I guess!