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expiredMauiCat posted Nov 05, 2022 08:47 PM
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30W Anker USB C Power Strip (3 AC Outlets + 2 USB-A & 1 USB-C Power Delivery): $16 + Free Shipping w/Amazon Prime

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AnkerDirect via Amazon [amazon.com] has Anker USB C Power Strip with Power Delivery - 3 AC Outlets and 30W 3 USB (1 USB C, 2 USB A) on sale for $14.99 NOW $16 when you clip the 60% Off coupon on the product page.

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AnkerDirect via Amazon [amazon.com] has Anker USB C Power Strip with Power Delivery - 3 AC Outlets and 30W 3 USB (1 USB C, 2 USB A) on sale for $14.99 NOW $16 when you clip the 60% Off coupon on the product page.

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Model: Anker USB C Power Strip with Power Delivery, 3 Outlets and 30W 3 USB (1 USB C, 2 USB A), PowerPort Strip PD 3 with 6ft Long Extension Cord, Flat Plug, for Home, Office, and Dorm Room

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Nov 05, 2022 08:52 PM
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doboy007Nov 05, 2022 08:52 PM
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This is 30W max for the C port so if you use all 3 USB ports, it'll likely drop to 18W for the C and no surge function, although they offer $50k warranty.
Last edited by doboy007 November 5, 2022 at 03:05 PM.
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Nov 05, 2022 09:09 PM
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OverLagoNov 05, 2022 09:09 PM
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Good deals from Anker but they're cleaning out a lot of old stock.
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Nov 06, 2022 12:45 AM
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The_Love_SpudNov 06, 2022 12:45 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank The_Love_Spud

You can find a better deal (and get a better power strip) by just constructing something like this out of a more traditional power strip/extension cord and a USB adapter. Particularly problematic with this design is the very thin gauge lamp cord used for the extension cord: though it looks like a more rugged extension cord, the cord is likely only 18 gauge given the 10A rating. That's what you'd expect in what was commonly termed lamp cord, though even the lamp cord equivalent at Home Depot these days uses heavier 16 gauge wire.

I recently noticed a CyberPower 3 outlet AC power strip model GC306UCHD with USB A and 15W USB-C [cyberpowersystems.com [cyberpowersystems.com]] you can find at Home Depot for under $13(!). Unlike most every Anker power strip, the Cyber Power product is listed through ETL [intertekconnect.com [intertekconnect.com]] as a power strip and surge protector.

You can also find a comparable form factor from Amazon and historically at a per unit price as low as ≈$7 per cube if you were willing to buy a 4- or 6-pack (1-pack ASIN B082Q1LC55, 4-pack ASIN B082Q26YYT; 6-pack ASIN B082Q26GGD). As a bonus, the Amazon product has 4 USB ports, a heavier gauge extension cord (14 gauge), and has surge protection. In addition, the Amazon product has both of the appropriate/expected UL certifications (UL 1363 for relocatable taps - since the cord and receptacles are NOT molded together - and UL 1449 for surge protective devices) [UL Product IQ [ulprospector.com]].

It should also be considered problematic that the Anker product [certipedia.com] is listed under UL 817 (extension cord) and not UL 1363 (relocatable taps). UL 817 would normally be restricted to cords with a molded in connector (like an orange garage cable, or the typical white/brown lamp extension cord you might use behind a sofa with 3 outlets at the end). [CPSC [cpsc.gov]]

The fine print on the three USB ports on this device is that they share a total output of 30W and within that limit the USB-A ports share a 12W limit,

So any single USB-C device might charge at up to 30W, or any single USB-A device might charge at up to 12W, but connecting even two USB devices at once is a severe restriction. At the same time, if slow charging is what you're seeking you're at the mercy of this device to decide how it apportions power.

TLDR: Buy another USB charger which can consistently deliver the power level you seek (either high power fast charging or slow/overnight charging).

Good luck!
Jon
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Nov 06, 2022 06:39 PM
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catbugBWNov 06, 2022 06:39 PM
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I have this, it's handy to power my 3D printer and regular (2D) printer while the USB ports supply power to the Raspberry Pi that runs my printer and an overhead USB-powered light. However, I wouldn't buy it again, at the time I assumed it was also a surge protector. I'd go for something more reliable.
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FishSNov 09, 2022 03:25 AM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud :
You can find a better deal (and get a better power strip) by just constructing something like this out of a more traditional power strip/extension cord and a USB adapter. Particularly problematic with this design is the very thin gauge lamp cord used for the extension cord: though it looks like a more rugged extension cord, the cord is likely only 18 gauge given the 10A rating. That's what you'd expect in what was commonly termed lamp cord, though even the lamp cord equivalent at Home Depot these days uses heavier 16 gauge wire.

I recently noticed a CyberPower 3 outlet AC power strip model GC306UCHD with USB A and 15W USB-C [cyberpowersystems.com [cyberpowersystems.com]] you can find at Home Depot for under $13(!). Unlike most every Anker power strip, the Cyber Power product is listed through ETL [intertekconnect.com [intertekconnect.com]] as a power strip and surge protector.

You can also find a comparable form factor from Amazon and historically at a per unit price as low as ≈$7 per cube if you were willing to buy a 4- or 6-pack (1-pack ASIN B082Q1LC55, 4-pack ASIN B082Q26YYT; 6-pack ASIN B082Q26GGD). As a bonus, the Amazon product has 4 USB ports, a heavier gauge extension cord (14 gauge), and has surge protection. In addition, the Amazon product has both of the appropriate/expected UL certifications (UL 1363 for relocatable taps - since the cord and receptacles are NOT molded together - and UL 1449 for surge protective devices) [UL Product IQ [ulprospector.com]].

It should also be considered problematic that the Anker product [certipedia.com] is listed under UL 817 (extension cord) and not UL 1363 (relocatable taps). UL 817 would normally be restricted to cords with a molded in connector (like an orange garage cable, or the typical white/brown lamp extension cord you might use behind a sofa with 3 outlets at the end). [CPSC [cpsc.gov]]

The fine print on the three USB ports on this device is that they share a total output of 30W and within that limit the USB-A ports share a 12W limit,

So any single USB-C device might charge at up to 30W, or any single USB-A device might charge at up to 12W, but connecting even two USB devices at once is a severe restriction. At the same time, if slow charging is what you're seeking you're at the mercy of this device to decide how it apportions power.

TLDR: Buy another USB charger which can consistently deliver the power level you seek (either high power fast charging or slow/overnight charging).

Good luck!
Jon
I have several of the previous versions without power delivery and the cord itself is substantial.

Did it change on this version?

I have them in all of my travel bags to use at hotels etc. I have had no issues I 3 years with any of them.

I do agree since PD has become mainstream sorta a good gahn charger is an option for devices but if you need to move a lamp or coffee pot this works great and you still have 3 more USB ports than you had before.

Thanks for the research.
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The_Love_SpudNov 09, 2022 03:59 AM
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Quote from FishS :
I have several of the previous versions without power delivery and the cord itself is substantial.

Did it change on this version?
Looks can be deceiving. Plenty of heavy gauge-styled cords (think heavy duty extension cord) can carry anything from 12 or 14 gauge wire (what you'd want in a top-rated power strip) down to 16 gauge wire (the bare minimum for some applications) and even thin 18 gauge wire.

There are two features suggesting 18 gauge wire. The wattage/amperage rating from the Q&A confirms the device to be listed for 1250 Watts or 10A. This would be the maximum rating for a device equipped with 18 gauge wire. Additionally, the presence of overload protection circuitry in a device at this price point suggests 18 gauge wire, since that would meet the letter (if not the intent) of a restriction which allows wiring thinner than 16 gauge if the device employs safety/protection. An example of this you might recognize would be the tiny fuse-equipped plugs which are integral to the incredibly thin power wires feeding holiday light strings.

Good luck!
Jon
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mig0Nov 13, 2022 03:42 PM
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Quote from doboy007 :
This is 30W max for the C port so if you use all 3 USB ports, it'll likely drop to 18W for the C and no surge function, although they offer $50k warranty.

Would there be any sort of reduction if I had some device plugged into the regular outlet?
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doboy007Nov 13, 2022 06:30 PM
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Quote from mig0 :
Would there be any sort of reduction if I had some device plugged into the regular outlet?
No it won't
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