| Forum Home | ||||
| PC World Chat | ||||
| Thread ID: 76112 | 2007-01-21 04:13:00 | cheap power strips | Greven (91) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 517957 | 2007-02-05 02:09:00 | For a computer, I find it best to invest in a good power strip. Cheap power strips are for irons, fans and the like. I think they come in different 'grades.' This guide to power strips (www.pickyguide.com) might be helpful. :) | cromwell (11803) | ||
| 517958 | 2007-02-05 03:27:00 | Don't risk it.. buy a decent mid-range power strip from DSE. The really cheap ones are so dodgy.. I've had a few spark when plugging in electronics.. | wellyg33k (11804) | ||
| 517959 | 2007-02-05 04:42:00 | ..... I've had a few spark when plugging in electronics..Generally one gets sparks when connecting a load to a live power source.. This is irrelevant. It shows that the power is live, and that the appliance is taking some up. If this bothers you, turn the power off before plugging things in like you should if you care for safety. Sparks that happen when an appliance is plugged in is the only ones i would worry about. Also, the concept of cheap is fine for irons... hmmm... Irons draw a reasonable amount, so poor contact means hot contact means fire risk. |
personthingy (1670) | ||
| 517960 | 2007-02-05 07:05:00 | Generally one gets sparks when connecting a load to a live power source.. This is irrelevant. It shows that the power is live, and that the appliance is taking some up. If this bothers you, turn the power off before plugging things in like you should if you care for safety. Sparks that happen when an appliance is plugged in is the only ones i would worry about. Also, the concept of cheap is fine for irons... hmmm... Irons draw a reasonable amount, so poor contact means hot contact means fire risk. Thats good to know.. I'm the overly paranoid type. |
wellyg33k (11804) | ||
| 517961 | 2007-02-05 09:18:00 | For a computer, I find it best to invest in a good power strip. Cheap power strips are for irons, fans and the like. I think they come in different 'grades.' This guide to power strips (http://null) might be helpful. :) Cromwell, in NZ, where PF1 is based, we use a 230volt power system, and the 110V power strip guide is therefore not too relevant for us :( |
personthingy (1670) | ||
| 1 2 | |||||