Energenie ENER017 Master/Slave Energy Saving 6-Gang Extension

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Our range of adaptors and extension leads is designed to provide you with the versatility and convenience you need to power all your devices. With a variety of options available, you'll be able to find the perfect solution for your home, office, or on-the-go needs. We understand that safety is paramount when it comes to electrical products. That's why all of our adaptors and extension leads are rigorously tested to ensure that they meet the highest safety standards. We use only the best quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that our products are reliable and long-lasting. There are two switches to control the front six outlets plus the USB ports and another to control the further six outlets, which adds to the safety and energy-saving features of the unit itself. Industry standards for surge suppression and power conditioning devices include IEEE 62.41 and UL1449, which limit the quantity of electricity that can pass through them. They specify how the surge suppressors will handle surges and what voltage they will clamp at. UL1449 specifies 330V as the best clamping rating for Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs). However, not all surge protector manufacturers use the same clamp voltage ,many use 400 volts. If your equipment is more critical or sensitive, you want to choose a surge protector with a lower clamp voltage. In the latest edition 3 specification, the term "Voltage Protection Rating" or VPR is used instead of let-through or clamping voltage. LED lighting comes in a range of fittings and colours to provide the finishing touch to your energy efficient extension, and up-front costs have dropped considerably as the technology has gained in popularity. Shutting down standby power makes a small change, but if we all do it then it can add up to a big change – and that’s what’ll make a real difference to climate change and so to all of us. Disclaimer

This lead not only allows you to extend the reach of your home devices, but you can also power them on and off remotely. The Meross features two grounded, heavy duty outlets attached to a 26cm long outdoor cable that plugs into an outdoor outlet. Each Meross outlet can be controlled individually by your phone or voice, or simultaneously using the manual switch on the plug. If you want to power outdoor electrical equipment this four-gang lead sits snugly in its own waterproof and weather-resistant box to ensure you’ll be able to totally weatherproof the unit so you can confidently turn on the power whenever it’s needed. Pros: Inexpensive; compact; easy to set up; usage monitoring Cons: Can only set schedules by room not device; really designed just for lighting You can use two plugs in the same room. A lot of us have lots of gadgets in one room these days including PCs, chargers, stereo equipment, speakers etc, so it is useful to be able to use more than one energy saving device in one room.

Very few manufacturers are willing to risk money to meet their sales promises. TrippLite is one exception. They offer lifetime exchange warranty on many of their products, as well as an insurance coverage for most of their surge suppressors. Insurance amounts vary according to the model. It is best to buy a surge protector from a reputable brand, not a no-name company. A well-known company not only stands behind the quality of its electronics but also provides a warranty covering the devices they connect. The first thing you’ll notice about this product is the long leash (25m) which makes it the ideal power source for electrical garden equipment. The lead will extend the reach of mowers, strimmers and trimmers so you can get complete coverage and extend your working area.

What's unique about this surge protector is that each of its AC outlet - it has four - has its own switch, which should make a difference when your next energy bill comes around. To ensure the kids' safety, each also has a safety door. And though it doesn't specify its protection level, it does offer overvoltage, overcurrent. and short-circuiting protection. Metal Oxide Varistors are the most important electronic components inside Surge Protectors that perform the “magic” filtering of excess voltage. They have a limited lifespan. (Image credit: Tripp Lite) It does have eight AC outlets, two on each side, and each pair has its on/off button to help save energy and help you save money on your energy bill. Plus there are three USB Type-A and one USB-C ports. The only thing is that those ports are only on one side so anyone needing access to them would have to do some sort of maneuvering, especially if there are several electronics and devices already plugged in. But it’s no mean feat breaking the habits of a lifetime, and besides, most of our technology and appliances are positioned in such a way as to make turning things off at the wall a complicated exercise in stretching and exasperation! So what can be done? Embrace the extension lead Pros: Inexpensive; wide compatibility; 5 smart outlets in one Cons: No energy monitoring; app needs work

Do extension leads need surge protection?

The cord length is a modest 1.8m, but this doesn’t really matter as once the lead is in situ, the remote control does all the hard work and its emitting radio frequency will pass through plenty of obstacles and has a reach of between 15-30 metres. Excellent price and a one-year guarantee.