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4-Outlet Metal Power Block w/ Lighted Switch (Yellow)

$12.75
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Amazon has Yellow Jacket Metal Power Block with 4 Outlets and Lighted Switch (2177N) on sale for $12.74. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.

Thanks to Community Member 2kb4wu for posting this deal.

Features:
  • Heavy duty metal housing is ideal for workshops and rugged work areas
  • Built in 15-amp circuit breaker
  • 14/3-AWG Grounded cord

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Model: Yellow Jacket 2177N Metal Power Block with 4 Outlets and Lighted Switch, 4-foot Cord

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14 gauge, you would think for 4' of "heavy duty" they would spare some 12GA but with original price point it explains why it is so.
Camels say this is the normal price.
I guess it's ok but if you're using it in a shop you'd probably want 12 gauge.

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AlexS2465
04-27-2022 at 02:27 PM.
04-27-2022 at 02:27 PM.
14 gauge, you would think for 4' of "heavy duty" they would spare some 12GA but with original price point it explains why it is so.
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04-27-2022 at 02:30 PM.

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04-27-2022 at 02:30 PM.
I guess it's ok but if you're using it in a shop you'd probably want 12 gauge.
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IguanaBob
04-27-2022 at 07:19 PM.
04-27-2022 at 07:19 PM.
Quote from AlexS2465 :
14 gauge, you would think for 4' of "heavy duty" they would spare some 12GA but with original price point it explains why it is so.

Keep it under 15A and it will be fine.
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04-30-2022 at 01:53 PM.
04-30-2022 at 01:53 PM.
Enough reviewers complained about the switch to Turn Me Off.
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Oregreen2
04-30-2022 at 05:24 PM.
04-30-2022 at 05:24 PM.
Found the same item for $10.17 and free shipping @ https://vittoriadream.com/product...ord-2177n/ I ordered 2 and will wait to see if they actually get delivered.
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tec912
04-30-2022 at 05:46 PM.
04-30-2022 at 05:46 PM.
Camels say this is the normal price.
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bluekiwi
04-30-2022 at 06:59 PM.
04-30-2022 at 06:59 PM.
$10.97 for one from amazon warehouse with damaged packaging (snagged 2, 1 left)
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tfellad
05-01-2022 at 06:51 PM.
05-01-2022 at 06:51 PM.
Quote from Oregreen2 :
Found the same item for $10.17 and free shipping @ https://vittoriadream.com/product...ord-2177n/ I ordered 2 and will wait to see if they actually get delivered.

Wrong link.
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05-01-2022 at 07:26 PM.

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05-01-2022 at 07:26 PM.
Quote from Oregreen2 :
Found the same item for $10.17 and free shipping @ https://vittoriadream.com/product...ord-2177n/ I ordered 2 and will wait to see if they actually get delivered.
definitely a scam site, whois says that the site is owned/ran by an individual, not a company, even the contact info for the site lists an apartment
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05-01-2022 at 07:38 PM.
05-01-2022 at 07:38 PM.
Anyone ever see a teardown of this? Is it just like any other standard power strip or did they put internally outlets that can take a full 15A load safely.
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05-03-2022 at 08:47 AM.
05-03-2022 at 08:47 AM.
Quote from spamdie :
Anyone ever see a teardown of this? Is it just like any other standard power strip or did they put internally outlets that can take a full 15A load safely.
It's basically a regular power strip, with metal housing thus calling it "heavy duty". The 14 gauge is just for show as it's rated for only 15A. 15A is hardly heavy duty.

Having said that, for a metal housing power strip, this is still a good price and great for a shop where you may step on it by accident (in which case you don't belong in the shop 😂)
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Loudog504
05-03-2022 at 09:01 AM.
05-03-2022 at 09:01 AM.
I got this for $14.23 in 01/2020. It works fine. I cant comment on running something high draw like a table saw or miter but seems like it will be fine long as you don't start them at a time. You will probably trip your breaker before you have any issues.

Most receptacles are on 15amp breakers so wouldn't this having a 15amp breaker built in seems redundant? Seems like the box breaker will trip before this ever does. But i guess it has other application beyond the average home shop.
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bluehippo
05-03-2022 at 09:05 AM.
05-03-2022 at 09:05 AM.
Same price at home depot with 11% rebate.
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