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Anker has made some fine chargers. Buy one of those and plug them into a proper power strip.
Good luck!
Jon
For anyone shopping for a deal, just buy the charger and power strip at your local dollar store (checking for the UL-listed label while you're there).
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Protector-INSURANCE-TLP606USBB/dp/B014JWEJW4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&k... [amazon.com]
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-6-Outlet-Surge-Protector-Power/dp/B07Q7DM9HP/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1... [amazon.com]
Good luck!
Jon
I bought a similar power strip, 3 outlets and 2 USB, for $10.95 last year. It works great. It even says 15A rating, and 5.5 feet long power cord. One caution. It's a Chinese product. DOES NOT have UL or such label. In the past 11 months of using it, I have not problem whatsoever.
Power Strip with USB, 3 Outlets & 2 USB Fast Charging Ports (1875W/15A), Desktop Charging Station with 5.5 ft Extension Cord, Travel Power Strip for Hotel, Home, Office - White
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&
No issues so far.
I don't know whatever the UL/ETL comment means. Should I be concerned?
I bought a similar power strip, 3 outlets and 2 USB, for $10.95 last year. It works great. It even says 15A rating, and 5.5 feet long power cord. One caution. It's a Chinese product. DOES NOT have UL or such label. In the past 11 months of using it, I have not problem whatsoever.
Power Strip with USB, 3 Outlets & 2 USB Fast Charging Ports (1875W/15A), Desktop Charging Station with 5.5 ft Extension Cord, Travel Power Strip for Hotel, Home, Office - White
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1 [amazon.com]
(Also available for the same price on Amazon)
You can actually save a few bucks if you put this together yourself using separate pieces for USB charging and the power adapter... and you would get a more flexible choice of power adapter form factor and USB charging options.
Good luck!
Jon
No issues so far.
I don't know whatever the UL/ETL comment means. Should I be concerned?
This is part of the reason why so many people have an experience with unlisted electrical gear that boils down to I never had a problem. However, this does assume that Anker also built a fundamentally safe design with failure modes that don't create hazards of their own and that meets both the manufacturer-stated ratings as well as any generally accepted safety regulations. What's a reasonable way to ensure this is the case? Listing and inspection/testing by a 3rd party like UL or ETL.
I would generally recommend that if it connects to AC in your home you should look for the UL- or ETL-listed labeling. Anything like this power strip, which has neither of those marks, should be avoided.
Good luck!
Jon