been watching this for a price break, and here we are;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D227LVQK
description claims it's a metal housing
reviewers show switches are illuminated
i do not recommend buying this for the joule rating
as such things are unreliable on noname devices,
here the value is in the cord length and switches.
don't leave high amp devices running unattended,
as this noname does not bother faking a UL or CE.
i started buying these when i discovered some of the things i plug in
are using 5w 24/7 while not in use, also switched outlets extend the life
of some of the brittle plastic switches and membranes on your devices.
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OP: i'm curious which devices you found to be such power hogs when not in use? did you use a kill-a-watt type monitor to check? I know things like modems/routers/DVRs can be a bit high but also are not really viable devices to switch off when "not in use"
there's also an 8-outlet one for 10 dollars - i don't believe it is metal - any good way to test for (painted) aluminium vs plastic?
but thanks for playing...
and yes, i used a "kill-a-watt type monitor"
standby watts were found on everything
from electronics to counter top appliances.
NYC has a relatively high electricity cost
(kWh is avg, but they add a ton of taxes)
standby was costing me $1/month in wasted electric
so using this $15 switch bank regularly can save me
$72 per year
I use it for turning on/off 3 hidden accent mood lamps that cannot be easily reached year round.
And during Christmas I use the other 3 plugs to control my tree lights creating the options ALL BLUE, ALL GREEN, BLUE + GREEN, or ALL LIGHTS MULTI COLOR.
i also have a few of these;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RBPRG1R
and am waiting for this variation to sale;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CLH7QR8S
to have more unit orientation options.
just be careful whichever single you buy is;
1. grounded 3rd prong in:out
2. illuminated switch
i find those lights are important at reminding
me i left something on standby and to shut it off.
it would be nice if more of them used green or white LED's
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NY45N5G
i have a few 3 outlet strips that use green LED's when i need.
How honest of them that they don't lie! Must be a good reliable company to buy from!
To be clear, this product is a power strip with surge protection that does not have UL certification. Don't buy it.
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but thanks for playing...
and yes, i used a "kill-a-watt type monitor"
standby watts were found on everything
from electronics to counter top appliances.
NYC has a relatively high electricity cost
(kWh is avg, but they add a ton of taxes)
standby was costing me $1/month in wasted electric
so using this $15 switch bank regularly can save me
$72 per year
pretty much everything network able, display led, membrane panel, sleeping
is using 1-4 watts all the time, i'm not even talking here about the ac/dc bricks
you may leave plugged in for rechargeable.
google any electric cost calculator, plug in the watt, duration 24h*30d,
all the kWh meter costs on your electric bill (anything billed by kWh)
as apposed to minimum taxes, line maintenance and delivery fees.
the resulting product you get in dollar$ wasted each month
just for the convenience of not having to flip an analog switch
each time you on:off then wait a few boot seconds, and keeping
where you plug stuff in accessible so you can reach said switch.
​Missed the 8 switches deal so hope that comes back
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