Best power strip?

jda · Dec 3, 2023

I use these... they are metal, tough, can handle some water if it happes (when?) and the surge protector seems to be good. They also have long cords and don't get mad if I plug high wattage stuff into them.

Belkin SurgeMaster - surge protector | 78015185

Power surges and lightning strikes are not the only things that can damage your home workshop equipment. Simply switching your workshop tools on and off can create electrical imbalances that could cause cumulative, permanent damage to your valuable equipment.

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NCsalt · Dec 3, 2023

Malcontent said:

Wowza lol

Cichlid Dad · Dec 3, 2023

Malcontent said:

Ok, that is just wrong in so many ways..,

CBonito · Dec 3, 2023

I bought one of those Rigid ones from Home depot. It's got usb, spaced outlets and close together ones. And it's protected. I sit it on top of an overturned bucket in back of my control cab. Works wonderfully.

CBonito · Dec 3, 2023

Cichlid Dad said:
Ok, that is just wrong in so many ways..,

"Fire" hahahahaha

FernBluffReef · Dec 4, 2023

Two of these.

CRST 6 Outlet Heavy Duty Metal Power Strip with Individual Switches, 15A/1875W Mountable

Each outlet is switchable and wide spaced. Wi-Fi is great on the controllers but not my power strips. No way! If I need power off I need the power off. Fumbling with an app nada for power.

rtparty · Dec 4, 2023

Tripp Lite

I wanted the American DJ until I found pics from someone breaking one down. Those things are serious hazards and horribly built these days

Keywest99 · Dec 4, 2023

Pyle USA power station 10 outlets in back 10 lighted switches in front with each labeled.

spsick · Dec 4, 2023

rtparty said:
Tripp Lite

I wanted the American DJ until I found pics from someone breaking one down. Those things are serious hazards and horribly built these days

No surprise there. Cut quality and cost to maintain a price point.

Tripp Lite was bought a few years ago and a lot of them are made in China but they are still quality inside especially the metal case ones.

00W · Dec 4, 2023

I have 5 tanks, 4 in the same room all of them on Tripp lite's.
Never had a problem with any of them.

Buckeye Hydro · Dec 5, 2023

TX_REEF said:
Check out this bad boy - surge protection and individual outlet control via wifi

https://amzn.to/3Rqr4JK

Looks like something to avoid: https://www.amazon.com/product-revi...r&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar

BubblesandSqueak · Dec 5, 2023

Malcontent said:

I think they need to add alpha and numbers to this. Row A, Line 1, Row B, Line 2 etc...

Jedi1199 · Dec 5, 2023

This is what I use. Two factors I like, first the outlets are oriented in such a way that even the largest power converter plug will fit anywhere. Second, each ring has its own switch. This means I can turn off all of the flow with 2 switches, and still have the lights on so I can work on the tank.

hobie61 · Dec 5, 2023

Really enjoy the Kasa power strips. Can via operated via wi-fi to the cell phone (even remotely). Saves hunting for the proper switch, especially when turning various pumps on and off. Also monitors energy usage. https://www.amazon.com/Kasa-Smart-Power-Strip-TP-Link/dp/

JayM · Dec 5, 2023

JonoH said:
It sucks you cant get these over in Aus affordably
The only thing close to them is close to $800 +

Shipping to AUS is THAT expensive? It's only a $30 item on Amazon.

leon.1980 · Dec 5, 2023

TX_REEF said:
Check out this bad boy - surge protection and individual outlet control via wifi

https://amzn.to/3Rqr4JK

While nice, this keeps me phone or tablet dependent. I like the physical switches I can just flip for stuff that is supposed to be on 24/7.

Malcontent · Dec 5, 2023

leon.1980 said:
While nice, this keeps me phone or tablet dependent. I like the physical switches I can just flip for stuff that is supposed to be on 24/7.

Each socket has a clicky button to the upper left that turns it on/off.

radiata · Dec 5, 2023

jda said:
I use these... they are metal, tough, can handle some water if it happes (when?) and the surge protector seems to be good. They also have long cords and don't get mad if I plug high wattage stuff into them.

Belkin SurgeMaster - surge protector | 78015185

Power surges and lightning strikes are not the only things that can damage your home workshop equipment. Simply switching your workshop tools on and off can create electrical imbalances that could cause cumulative, permanent damage to your valuable equipment.

www.lenovo.com