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8-Outlet SURGE Protected Powerboard $19.99 Including Delivery @ COTD

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8-Outlet SURGE Protected Powerboard $19.99 Including Delivery @ COTD
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PNachoPie on 11/08/2014 - 00:53 ebay.com.au (2964 clicks)
Last edited 11/08/2014 - 00:55 by 1 other user
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THIS DEAL IS INSANE!!!
IT HAS JUST ENOUGH PORTS TO POWER ALL THE OTHER CHEAP STUFF YOU JUST BOUGHT FROM EBAY
ADD THIS TO YOUR CART BEFORE STOCK RUNS OUT!!

Features:
8-Outlet Surge Protected Powerboard
Eight individual switches for each outlet
2 wide sockets for those chunky power packs
2 x USB ports allows you to connect 2 USB devices
Energy saver function cuts power to peripheral devices on standby
Surge protection for complete peace of mind
Included LED indicators for ground & fault protection
Resettable safety 10A circuit breaker
Cord length: 1.8 metres
Dimensions approx. (cm): 31.5 x 13 x 3.5
Protected by our 12 MONTH WARRANTY - see 'Warranty' tab with 12 Month Warranty Terms & Conditions for more info.

Technical Specs
Power rating: 240V AC ~ 50Hz
Current: 10A Max.
Power capacity: 2400W Max
Surge current: 18,000 Amps
Surge protection: 175J per metal oxide variation
Total energy absorption: 525 joules
Clamping spike voltage: 775V
Maximum surge current: 18,000 amps
Single shot: 18,000 amps
Two shots: 9,000 amps
Response time: < 2ns
Full EMI & RFI protection: 150KHz ~ 100Mhz
Protection mode: Active - neutral- earth
Protected by our 12 MONTH WARRANTY

Electrical & Electronics Power Board Power Socket Surge Protection USB Charger USB Charging Station

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  • jv on 11/08/2014 - 00:57
    +4

    2 x USB ports allows you to connect 2 USB devices

    Watt What amperage is each port ???

    • HomeAlone on 11/08/2014 - 00:58
      +4

      2.1A and 1A

    • MakingBacon on 11/08/2014 - 00:58
      +1

      2100mah and 1000mah

    • batrarobin on 11/08/2014 - 00:59

      photos tell a thousand words.

  • Belv on 11/08/2014 - 00:58

    do the 8 orange switches in the middle of the board light up when the power is running as i dont want this lighting up my room ???

    • jv on 11/08/2014 - 01:00
      +10

      Features:
      night light

    • jubified on 11/08/2014 - 01:10

      Yes, when the switch is on it will light up. There is also a mini blue light near usb and a green and red light indicating surge protector + power going through.

    • Liub on 11/08/2014 - 01:31

      I'm with you on this one, it's the reason I won't be buying it!

  • Nousernamehere on 11/08/2014 - 00:59
    +24

    THIS DEAL IS INSANE!!!

    No, it really isn't.

    • Tal_Shiar on 11/08/2014 - 01:08
      +10

      INSANE IN THE MEMBRANE…INSANE IN THE BRAIN!

      • ozy on 11/08/2014 - 08:21
        +3

        What you smokin tal_shiar

        • tommy-darko on 11/08/2014 - 15:03

          Hits from the bong.

    • krisspy on 11/08/2014 - 01:19
      +4

      COTD have been trying to get rid of these for like 9 months now lol

  • CyberMurning on 11/08/2014 - 01:25

    ahhh tempted but what should i do with my old 6 slot protector?

  • UncommonName on 11/08/2014 - 01:32
    +2

    Guys, are electrical surges likely to happen in Australia? I never experienced it…

    • cristtos on 11/08/2014 - 09:18

      In Queensland are quite common, many a people lost IT equipment (mostly comms) to surges generated by storms…

    • eDust on 11/08/2014 - 09:27

      Yes. I've lost several modems due to surges during electrical storms (in Sydney). Not sure if that came in through the power line or phone line, better to protect both.

      • frinik on 11/08/2014 - 13:49

        ditto, lost my router to one a few months back. Ended up buying a belkin powerboard surge protector with up to $500k warranty on connected devices.

    • [Deactivated] on 11/08/2014 - 09:40
      +4

      I work in IT. I see heaps of stuff die on a regular basis from power surges. But, you are much better off with a power board that filters the power rather than just protects against surges.

    • samfisher5986 on 11/08/2014 - 10:06

      Same, I've managed to go my entire life without an issue.

      Although with a recent purchase of a Wii U and PS4 I purchased one from DSE mostly because I think the only thing a surge would do to my computers is kill the PSU.

      • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 11/08/2014 - 10:11
        +5

        Same, I've managed to go my entire life without an issue.

        Nek minnit…

    • eug on 11/08/2014 - 11:40
      +1

      I think it depends on where you live. I've never had a power surge in all the suburbs in Brisbane I've lived in. I only recall about 3 power cuts in the past ~15 years too.

      But just like screen protectors, some people see it as cheap insurance. In fact some Belkin ones come with actual insurance if your equipment gets damaged.

      • Nousernamehere on 11/08/2014 - 12:01
        +2

        Same as the DSE ones. They're the ones I use as I've managed to grab them on special a few times. Definitely recommend them over this "insane" deal.

      • Diji1 on 11/08/2014 - 12:51

        Speaking of insurance … anyone know if items are covered for power surges by your typical home contents insurance?

    • JediJan on 11/08/2014 - 12:56
      +1

      Yes, quite common in North Queensland. Trying to prove a power surge damaged your precious computer or other electrical equipment can prove a nightmare for insurance purposes. We had a policy of never having a freezer up there because of the frequent power cuts. Not only that to contend with but I once went through 3 phones that had burnt out sockets … questionable lightning strikes. All the glass light fittings in a row of townhouses exploded one night during a lightning storm. We figure the lightning hit the metal pipe that enclosed the wiring to all these units. Not only the roads that need replacing each year; something you have to live with up there.

    • UncommonName on 11/08/2014 - 13:40
      +2

      Okay. If power surges are so common in Australia, why don't we install something that'll cover the whole house, not just a PC or modem or TV?

    • adante on 11/08/2014 - 13:41
      +1

      Friend's cable got hit by lightning. Blew the modem, the network hub, and every connected network card in the house. Amusingly all the computers they were in survived.

      edit: this was back in 90's, running coax network and prior to the prevalence of integrated lan

  • Kugz on 11/08/2014 - 01:44
    +1

    I bought one of these last time when they were $28 shipped. It's bloody useful as I've got things I want to charge overnight and it's convenient to be able to just select one outlet to turn on.

    At $20 I think it's still a good buy :)

    • prince22 on 11/08/2014 - 14:45

      Are the usb ports working well on yours?

  • King Tightarse on 11/08/2014 - 01:47
    +10

    525 joules with 2 nanosecond clamping is so little "protection". You would literally want three times that amount and at less than one nanosecond.
    Dangerous as it sucks people in that they have made an effort with the subject of surge protection and that the problem is sorted, when it definitely it's not.
    Bordering on fraud.

  • tonester on 11/08/2014 - 02:09
    +4

    Protected by our 12 MONTH WARRANTY - see 'Warranty' tab with 12 Month Warranty Terms & Conditions for more info.

    decent ones such as dick's have a lifetime guarantee plus a connected equipment warranty :)
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/146997#comment-2027141

  • samfisher5986 on 11/08/2014 - 10:10
    +1

    This isn't really a surge protector.

    A surge protector will have a connected equipment warranty because it is very difficult for a surge protector to actually protect your equipment. I don't think I've ever heard "So I got a surge last night and I'm off to replace the board because it protected me"

    I would much rather trust a UPS without a connected warranty or a surge protector with a connected warranty.

    So its pointless wasting your money on this as its almost guaranteed not to do anything.

    • Diji1 on 11/08/2014 - 12:53
      +2

      Would you even realise if a surge had occurred and it protected any devices attached to it?

  • solidsnake on 11/08/2014 - 10:45
    -6

    the price is being the same since 2 month because I bought one last month.the blue light always on which is annoying. you save shipping this time, but apart from that no deal.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/08/2014 - 11:02

    'Energy saver function cuts power to peripheral devices on standby' is one most unstable feature that i've ever experienced with this line of product and often doesn't have turn off button for it.

    • Diji1 on 11/08/2014 - 12:54

      I was going to make a comment regarding how does this work. It sounds like it could be great if it worked correctly but does it and I could see it being potentially annoying if it doesn't heh.

  • bin555 on 11/08/2014 - 12:12
    +2

    I had one of these. Lasted for 4 years. I finally fried (It was short circuiting). All appliances still worked which is main thing. Not sure whether it was due to power surge or not. I probably wouldn't use it again for primary one like TV, etc. However, bought 2 for low level devices like charging phone, pc, etc. I like the fact has usb and also individual switches.

    Doesn't have insurance for your appliances. So, buy at your risk. I just see it really as heavy duty adaptor. I wouldn't fully trust it as surge protector. Thats consistant with someone else comments on the thread.

  • timmypete on 11/08/2014 - 12:15
    +3

    I bought this last time it was on sale and can't recommend them.

    King Tightass has already commented on the extremely limited "surge protection", I can't get my tablet to charge off the 2.1A or 1A USB ports (I've tested multiple devices and multiple cables), and some of the switch indicator globes (or possibly LEDs) have already failed.

    Also the "Energy saver function cuts power to peripheral devices on standby" isn't mentioned anywhere on the box/manual/powerboard, and I think is being incorrectly attributed in the advertising.

    For what is therefore essentially a switched powerboard, this isn't a bargain price.

    • spiff on 11/08/2014 - 14:42

      I've had this issue on and off. Currently both USB ports work fine though.

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 12/08/2014 - 01:01
      +1

      Ugh, of course I see this after I buy the bastard. Guess I'll just have to use it as a tablet / phone / eReader charger instead of powering my desk.

      • timmypete on 12/08/2014 - 09:41

        It'll definitely work as a charger for your devices if you use wall warts. From other comments in the thread it seems that some people don't have the inbuilt USB charging issues that others have also described, so hopefully you'll be lucky.

        Also, as context, I paid ~$8 for mine because I had some outstanding COTD credit. I think it is reasonable for that price, but my comments and neg were to warn that the device's advertising leaves quite a bit to be desired and that the energy saver function is phantomware.

  • majord on 11/08/2014 - 12:22
    +3

    Stick to the dse ones when they go on sale every so often

    Was a sale (expired) recently:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/153144

    • JediJan on 11/08/2014 - 12:58

      Yes I bought one of those too. Just haven't decided where I will use it; for the computer equipment or the television, etc. gear. Ah well, the computer needs replacing anyways :o)

  • mikeInside on 11/08/2014 - 13:52
    +3

    I'm in the same boat as tplen1. Bought two of them last time, and can't get any device to charge via any of the usb ports. COTD offered a refund but I couldn't be assed posting it to them. Would not buy again.

    • Rogerwilco on 11/08/2014 - 19:53
      +1

      I also bought one last time and so far it's ok. I haven't had any problems charging my phones and tablet from it's usb ports, but I can't verify the quoted output currents. The only thing I didn't like was that the usb ports are constantly powered. I think there should have been a switch to turn them off when not needed.

  • fishandchips on 11/08/2014 - 15:09
    -2

    Why the picture link to ebay???????

    • TheOneWhoKnocks on 11/08/2014 - 15:22

      Really…

    • Tal_Shiar on 12/08/2014 - 00:59

      Why the picture link to ebay???????

      because the coupon code is eBay specific…..

  • aboutconfig on 11/08/2014 - 15:48

    out of stock now

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