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expired Posted by MrsClause • Mar 20, 2023
Mar 20, 2023 5:55 PM
5ft Anker Power Strip 6AC Outlets & 3 USB A for Multiple Charging $15 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $25+ orders
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This power strip does not also include certification regarding UL 1449, which would be the additional standard applied to power strips of this type claiming surge protection. Here's an Amazon review [amazon.com] of an 8-outlet APC unit highlighting the appropriate markings. A reputable power strip with surge protection will bear UL listing marks and have them clearly labeled for both standards. The UL molding in the cable in the plug by itself is not sufficient, as you can review from the guidelines here:
https://marks.ul.com/about/ul-lis...h-america/
This was particularly disappointing after Q&A noting that the product's cord is the expected 14 gauge wire typical of traditional power strips rather than a dressed up version of the very thin gauge lamp cord used for the extension cord in similar Anker products (which though meant to look like a more rugged extension cord, are actually only 18 gauge). 18 gauge wire is 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. Presumably having 14 gauge wire helped this device achieve the appropriate UL-1363 as a "relocatable tap" (what most would commonly term a power strip).
There really are three steps to this process:
In this case, the Amazon Q&A includes a post stating is not UL listed but has a TUV certificate (as linked above). Note that proper labeling is normally required, which Anker typically fails... likely for the reasons to come.
(Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards)
In this case, yes! (See my link to the site above)
Here is where Anker power products fail most consistently. A power strip with surge protection should have UL 1363 and UL 1449. Anker lacks the latter, which not only makes their surge protection claims suspect but should likely erode trust in their product overall.
The fine print on the three USB ports on this device is that they share a total output of 18W,
So any single USB 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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