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  Remote Power, Rackmount Power strip, Power Distribution Units, PDU, UPS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Power requirements are becoming even more important when used with LAN racks, server racks, server cabinets, relay racks, telecom racks, rackmount wall mount racks and other types of racking.
Power distribution units (PDU's) are very specialized power strips and are typically rackmounted.
Remote Power, Intelligent Power, makes it easy to control your power needs and environmental concerns from an off-site location ISC Account Managers are available to help you with all your power requirements.
www.iscdfw.com /onlinecatalog/powerstrips/powerstrips_mainmenu.htm   (424 words)

  
  Power strip - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A power strip (also known as a plug board, power board, power bar, distribution board, gangplug or multibox) is a strip of sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable and allows multiple devices to be plugged in.
Power strips are often used when many electrical devices are in close proximity, especially with audio/video and computer systems.
In the UK power strips are usually protected by the fuse in the BS 1363 plug.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Power_strip   (881 words)

  
 Power strip: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Power strips are often used when many electrical devices are in close proximity, EHandler: no quick summary.
A power supply unit (sometimes abbreviated power supply or psu) is a device that supplies electrical power to a device or group of devices....
Cogeneration (also combined heat and power or chp) is the use of a power station to simultaneously generate both heat and electricity....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/po/power_strip.htm   (1658 words)

  
 Electrical Power Strip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The mission of the Electric Power and Power Electronics Center EPPEC is to.
The tasks of electrical power strip the Center include the sponsorship of technical studies, which.
power strip 15th, and was updated about the status of our two hybrid electric electrical.
electrical-power.iodis.be /electrical-power-strip.html   (1137 words)

  
 Rack Mount Power Strips - Rackmount Power Strips
Even though there are 11 or 12 plug outlets available on these power strips, if you are using equipment with heavy amperage draws, it would be prudent to leave some of the open receptacle unused.
Please be sure that the power strip you order has both the correct receptacle standard for you to plug your equipment into, and that the plug coming form the power strip has the correct plug to match the power source receptacle you will be plugging it into.
The power supply failure could be a result of the power unit itself failing, or it could be an interruption in the power source.
www.server-rack-online.com /power-strips.html   (667 words)

  
 Wiremold Power Strip
This strip has nine hospital-grade sockets hardwired together; however, unlike the power strips available at hardware stores, there is no circuit breaker, noise filter, light, switch or fuse.
The Wiremold strip is the only strip that is free of these performance-robbing items, while providing a suitable number of outlets for even the largest systems.
If you plug the power amplifier into the strip closest to the end where the strip power cord enters, and work your way back to the source component, you will get a much better sound.
www.audioconnect.com /html/wiremold_power_strip.html   (150 words)

  
 Power Strip - Gizmodo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Its blue lights glow to indicate power is flowing, and if you rotate the socket section 90 degrees, it turns off the current, saving you from that power-sucking standby mode that's so prevalent in many of today's electronic devices.
This design concept for an unusual power strip was cast from tree branches, separating each receptacle to make way for those oversized wall warts.
When you turn off the PC (or whatever is connected to the blue plug), it shuts off power to the red sockets as well, to help you conserve energy and not rack up your electric bill because you forgot to turn off your monitor when leaving your apartment.
www.gizmodo.com /gadgets/power-strip   (570 words)

  
 Surge Protector and Power Strip Safety - ITS Med   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Surge protectors, power strips, or extension cords are not a substitute for permanent wiring.
Any surge protector or power strip that does not have an internal circuit breaker, has frayed wires, or has a unit that is not working properly, should be replaced immediately.
The surge protector or power strips should always have either a polarized plug with one of the blades being larger then the other one or a three-prong grounded plug.
its.med.yale.edu /hardware/surgeprotect.html   (500 words)

  
 Hardware: Power Strip Liberators
Life is full of small annoyances and a recurring one for any geek is the proliferation of power adapters, a.k.a.
The problem with wall warts is that they're usually different sizes and shapes, and they take up far too much space on a wall outlet or power strip.
There's not much more to say about Power Liberators, but there's a wonderful feeling of satisfaction that comes from having each wall wart use exactly *one* space on a power strip.
www.streettech.com /archives_hardware/powerLiberators.html   (352 words)

  
 DIY: DIY under-desk power strip - Lifehacker
In a nutshell, he mounted a 12-outlet power strip under the desk, something that could be done with any model, not just Ikea's Jerker (but we do love the Jerker).
That way I had one power cord for the pc power supply and one USB cable coming from the laptop to the case.
I have a big APC box on the floor that the strip itself is plugged into and have been operating a small renderfarm from it with no problems for years.
www.lifehacker.com /software/diy/diy-underdesk-power-strip-239170.php   (820 words)

  
 Middle Atlantic Power Products - I
All Middle Atlantic Products power strips feature our unique mounting lances and quick clips, and have been engineered to attach to the rackrail brackets on all of our welded racks.
New high-density power strips boast a unique feature.They contain a number of outlets that have been spaced to accommodate plug-in power supplies, resulting in no wasted outlets!
Once the quick-clips are fastened to the inside of your rack, the power strip is hung in place via a series of mounting lances found along its sides.
www.middleatlantic.com /power/vps.htm   (385 words)

  
 Power Strip Liberators - 121 2542
Surge protectors and power strips power numerous electric and electronic devices from a single location, especially handy for home theaters and computer workstations.
But many of these components use bulky AC adapters that block more than one outlet on a power strip, diminishing their convenience.
Add a Y Power Strip Liberator, and you'll be able to plug two items into a single outlet.
www.smarthome.com /97316.html   (259 words)

  
 Smart Strip Power Strips - Lowest Price - LCG1 - SmartHomeUSA.com
The Smart Strip Power Strip features advanced circuitry that not only offers excellent power surge protection and line noise filtering, but is actually able to 'sense' the flow of electrical current through the strip's control outlet.
By using a simple computer script (see below) combined with the Smart Strip Power Strip in a standard office environment where the computers are left on 24/7, the computer would shut off at the end of the day or if it is not used for 1 hour (user/administer programable).
The Smart Strip Power Strip is the only surge protector that uses noise filtering chokes that other companies leave it out because they consider it too expensive.
www.smarthomeusa.com /Shop/Hardware-Cable/Item/LCG1   (1612 words)

  
 Power strip, electrical power strip, rackmount power strip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Select a vertical power strip, rackmount power strip, remote power, intelligent power, power distribution unit, pdu, uninterruptible power system, ups,.
Quail supplies power cords, power strips, power adapters and cord sets, internationalpower cord supplies and custom-made cord sets.
The Smart Strip Power Strip pays for itself in as little as six weeks!.Use with the Power Strip Saver, which allows you to plug in those bulky.
www.interiordesignfind.com /power-strip.html   (296 words)

  
 Power Strip Surge Protectors Recalled by Electronic Resources Ltd.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The power strips have undersized and loose wires and poor grounding, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
There is no labeling on the power strips, but they are 6 feet long and they are made of a light tan metal with fl outlets and power cords.
The power strips were sold in green cardboard boxes with fl lettering that reads in part, "ER...POWER STRIP...MODEL...6FT POWER CORD...HECHO EN CHINA." A picture of the power strip appears on the box.
www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml98/98117.html   (273 words)

  
 PowerSquid.NET by Flexity, LLC - PRE-ORDER the PowerSquid Now. Power without the Strip!
The 15' power cord and 25' power cord versions are currently available.
A staggering number of electronics warranty claims can be traced to everyday power surges that damage components over time.
These smaller surges happen all the time – for example, when powerful household appliances such as the dishwasher or dryer are switched on or off.
www.powersquid.net /powersquid_powerstrip_power_outlet_multiplier.htm   (342 words)

  
 Stuff We Like: Smart auto-off computer power strip - Lifehacker
This power strip probably works by measuring the current draw on the "control outlet".
Unfortunately, a laptop's power supply continues to draw power even when the laptop is "off" -- because it needs to charge the laptop's battery, and because it doesn't have an on/off switch.
For $33, it's probably easier to have a separate power strip for accessories that you turn off manually.
www.lifehacker.com /software/stuff-we-like/smart-autooff-computer-power-strip-148159.php   (587 words)

  
 The Swivel Socket power strip - Engadget
Many have tried to create a power strip that allows you to use more than the inevitable two of the plugs at once, and many have failed.
I have to admit, this is kinda neat, but at the same time the same solution could be had a dozen different ways...outlets on both sides of the strip....or small, simple extenders for wall warts...or outlets on all sides, for that matter.
Looking over at one of 3 power strips in my office, the one most chargers are plugged into, I see 7 cords/adapters.
engadget.com /2006/01/12/the-swivel-socket-power-strip   (1834 words)

  
 CPS, Inc - Controlled AC Power Strip (CPS)
Each power strip also has a high level surge protector on both the AC outlets and the control ports.
The new Power Strips can be controlled locally through the serial port of a local PC/server.
All that is required is an optional RJ Filtered Adapter that connects the PC's 9 pin serial port to the RJ-11 "Control Port" on the Power Strip.
www.cpscom.com /gprod/cps.htm   (1242 words)

  
 MAKE: Blog: HOW TO make your own "PowerSquid Outlet Multiplier"
Plugging in all the liberators to the power strip (with 5 foot cord) not only gets me 4 spots for the bulky adaptors, but 4 on top for a total of 8 outlets.
Posted by: finalist on September 26, 2005 at 07:00 AM At the point where the 'line in' power feeds these monsters, there should be a gauge to indicate how much power, i.e.
I got a 12 outlet strip from the wonderful Lidl sometime ago to tidy up the rat's nest under my desk but just about all the power bricks for the speakers, the Netgear routers, the scanner and the phone chargers block the adjacent sockets.
www.makezine.com /blog/archive/2005/09/how_to_make_your_own_powersqui.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890   (1485 words)

  
 Intelligent Power Strip
Introduced at this year's CeBIT and expected to attract much attention, the ePowerSwitch is a power strip which can be addressed through Ethernet or web access.
The ePowerSwitch is a four-socket power strip with an Ethernet connection and a built-in web server.
The ePowerSwitch is available as a wall-mounted power strip or in a 19 inch enclosure.
www.leunig.de /_en/_news/prs/2002_02_eps/eps_mfot.htm   (714 words)

  
 Power Strip Safety Cover by Mommy's Helper
Protect your baby from potentially dangerous power strips with this plastic cover that works while the strip's in use.
Also, the end piece where it covers the switch is low enough to hit the switch and turn off the power when you close it on some power strips.
It doesn't fit all power strips, also one of my power strips main cord is on the opposite end of the opening so I had to put it in backwards and the on/off switch is now "hidden".
store.babycenter.com /product/safety_baby_care/safety/electrical_safety/3488   (478 words)

  
 Power Strips - Cables N Mor, Inc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Economical power strips for both home and office.
Designed for safety, this 6 outlet surge strip has been factory tested and UL listed.
Cables N Mor > Power Cords and Strips > power strip
www.cablesnmor.com /z23617.html   (74 words)

  
 Power strip calculation question - MP3Car.com Forums
Just so long as the total wattage of the combined devices dosent excede the rating of the power strip or the base load rating of the inverter.
Think of it this way, you could have a 100 port power strip full of devices each using 1 watt of power (totaling 100 Watts draw) and be perfectly fine.
But do a google search for "power calculator" or "wattage calculator" or just look up the specs (wattage, amp draw) for each piece of equipment you'll plug in and just compare it to what the inverter will handle....no real calculations involved.
www.mp3car.com /vbulletin/showthread.php?p=754179#post754179   (928 words)

  
 AC Power Strips With Surge Protection
Available are 8 Outlet AC power strips, 6 Outlet AC power strips and also 4 outlet AC power strip styles.
Alpha Source is also your supplier of rack mount strips and a complete line of medical grade power cords, UPS systems and isolation transformers.
Our large in-stock selection of ac power strips offers customers same day shipping using the carrier of their choice for many purchases.
www.alphasource.com /landing/acpowerstrip.cfm   (181 words)

  
 "Smart" Power Strips: Helping to Stop Idle Current Now! (TreeHugger)
The "Personal Sensor" connects to the power strip, and automatically turns power to all connected devices on when the accessories and peripherals are in use.
The device senses when there's power from the usb cable and enables one of it's outlets, which you can connect to a power-strip that is used for your peripherals.
However, the Smart Strip Power Strip, at ~$30, is basically what you'd pay for a conventional power strip/surge protector with the bonus of having the previously mentioned environmental and financial benefits.
www.treehugger.com /files/2005/12/smart_power_str.php   (4798 words)

  
 Memo Six-Outlet Power Strips Recall by Eskay Imports
The power strip is packaged in a white box with a blue stripe.
While the power strip bears no labeling, the box is labeled in part, "Memo 6- OUTLET POWER STRIP," and "Designed in Taiwan." The power cord is labeled, "TR PLASTIC." Independent retail stores in the Chicago area sold these power strips from July 1997 through September 1998 for about $3.
Use of this power strip could result in a fire or shock incident.
www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml99/99120a.html   (167 words)

  
 I4U News - Power Strip Liberator
The Power Strip Liberator is just a cable, but what a cool one (see photo).
The Power Strip Liberator cable gets rid of the problem of blocking plugs on the powerstrip with power adaptors.
Powered by Intel's latest dual-core processor, and packed with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (a,b andg), and a 15.4-inch widescreen LCD, this Acer Aspire is powerul enough to be a permanent replacement for your desktop PC.
www.i4u.com /article3497.html   (378 words)

  
 Power Outlet Strip is approved for medical facilities., Tripp Lite
Power Outlet Strip is approved for medical facilities.
Incorporating double-fault safety protection and tested to U.S. and Canadian safety standards, it is the first hospital-grade power strip to be agency approved for use in medical facilities.
The PS-615-HGULTRA also features a rugged all-metal case, a 15-foot AC power cord with NEMA 5-15P hospital-grade plug, a built-in resettable circuit breaker, and a switchless design to prevent accidental shutoff.
news.thomasnet.com /fullstory/464026/rss/3288   (732 words)

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