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Power strip
Also called: multi-outlet strip, extension outlet strip
An extension outlet that lets you plug several devices into one wall outlet. Individual switches are not the same thing as overload protection.
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When you'd need this
- I don't have enough outlets
- My cord is too short to reach
Measure and check before you buy
- Number of outlets
- Cord length
- Maximum wattage (W)
- Individual switches and overload protection
- Grounded or not
- Rated voltage and current
- Total wattage of the devices you will plug in
Safety: Electrical: do not exceed the rated wattage, do not plug one power strip into another, and check for your country's safety certification.