Finally, a surge ~~generator~~ protector worthy of my x-mas tree and multimedia setup.
this post was submitted on 02 Dec 2024
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Everyone's laughing at the fire hazard, but I would unironically buy this if it was a power strip and not a surge protector because I'm already basically doing this with four separate power strips into a single uninterruptible power supply for all of my retro video game consoles, modem, router, roku, and my television. The trick is basically nothing is ever on at any given time so right now the current output is only 36 watts.
What in the living hell is this?
Okay, I'm actually onboard with those things. It's usually a cable with a single wall plug on one end and four C13 plugs at the other. So you could plug in two monitors, a desktop PC and a printer, say, with just one socket. They're a lot neater than having a whole power strip and four cables. I've also seen ones that split one C14 into four C13s but I'm not as sure how I feel about those.
You labeled like, 3 things. I'm gonna be sick.
The only label I can see just says "Scart" (oh, and wifi I guess)
SCART is a european (french, technically) audio/video connector and standard. It's sort of like composite/component video in the US, except it's far better, so retro game enthusiasts love it.
Hah! It's a rats nest that I basically dumped back there the last time I moved and the labels are from a long time ago before I had most of the stuff. It's not like you get a new retro console every day so I'm almost never back there. That's kind of the whole point. I plug everything in one time and then I don't touch it until I move.
You're killing me, Jessica
I have the 22 port, actual, real version of this. It's leveled up my cable organization game.
Unfortunately these high capacity power strips always have surge protector functionality in them, and it's a very bad idea to daisy-chain surge protectors because they can interrupt each other trying to stop the current and all of your stuff will get fried.
Power strips are fine as long as you aren't exceeding the maximum load, but they never come with as many plugs so that's how I ended up with four different power strips and some 1 foot extension cords for all those damn wall warts.
All of that is going into the handful of battery backup plugs on the uninterruptible power supply so if I'm ever playing a retro game and the power goes out, I don't lose my progress! You know how evil games used to be; half the time you can't even save the damn game lol
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The Rosetta Stone anno 2024.
Customers who bought this item also bought:
Sega Genesis owners: "At last..."
Behold, my final form:
That last part just saying Fire is the funniest part
dorm, gaming room, fire.
Hmmmmmm. One those is more likely to happen then the rest.
We call it the firestarter 3000
I mean, I'm sure the device itself is built like shit and a fire hazard that way but just plugging too much stuff in will (ideally) throw a breaker before it starts a fire. It's what the breakers are there for, after all. Before anybody says anything about it, yes an individual outlet can take the whole load of the circuit, precisely because of silly shit like this.
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Is this going to get bigger every time it's reposted?
This is how you plug in a harpejji 
Ah yes, for my 66.... 13w? Devices.
I guess a bunch of LED strings and maybe a phone charger (low-speed 5v 3a only).
Edit: also, what is 12-14 usb charging ports? You're not sure how many there are? Does it vary from package to package?
The 12-14 USB ports is my favorite part, like they couldnโt be bothered to count, or it varies.
I love how the cord is only 6" long, so you've either got to bolt this monstrosity to the wall immediately beside the outlet, or plug it into another extension...
I'd expect this to be used in a factory for product testing, where they probably have sockets on the bench
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Can I get the male/male suicide cable and plug it into itself?
The original artist who made this is NanoRaptor, btw. You can find them on Mastodon.
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Men only want one thing...
and it's dangerous as fuck.
It's only dangerous if the total Amp draw exceeds the cable limit.
I could fill this pretty easily and not break 10A
Thank the gods-- experts!! Is this okay please? It's a 12 socket, 2USB, Surge Protector with Joule Rating: 3900
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Currently plugged in: Fibre hub and router; small TV; occasionally laptop.
It should specify its max wattage somewhere. But since it's 3900 joules which is quite a lot for a surge protector iirc, I assume it's decent quality, so should handle at least ~1800W which should be more than enough for the stuff you plugged into it
Thanks :)
Probably supports more power than the shown strip.
Well since college dorms ban portable heaters, I guess this will have to do... ๐คทโโ๏ธ
This is almost real.
https://www.amazon.com/SUPERDANNY-Protector-Outlets-Charging-Extension/dp/B08Z2ZKVXX
Now that I know this, uh, I might be about to buy one.
I own one. They're fantastic; you just have to realize what you have. You can't plug in a computer, three laptops, two monitors, and a space heater.
Most of the stuff I'm plugging in is a few watts.
Space heater 1500W, PC 500W, 3 laptops 360W, 2 monitors 100W = 2460W
With our superior european 230V outlets you can in fact easily plug all that into one power bar :D
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You can't plug in a computer, three laptops, two monitors, and a space heater.
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What about a desktop, two laptops, speakers, a printer, four monitors, and some networking equipment? Asking for... Myself. I'm asking for myself.
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That looks just about enough for an average power user setup
โYour cat will love the ambient heat it gives off even when nothing is plugged in.โ
Those big plugs for everything take so much room.
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