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Philips 6 Outlet Surge Protected Power Board w/ Individual Switches $9.99 + Shipping ($9.95 Flat-Rate) @ Catch of The Day

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Philips 6 Outlet Surge Protected Power Board w/ Individual Switches $9.99 + Shipping ($9.95 Flat-Rate) @ Catch of The Day
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FloatingPoint on 14/07/2016 - 15:00 catchoftheday.com.au (882 clicks)
Last edited 14/07/2016 - 15:29 by 2 other users

Was looking for a few powerboards with individual switches and found they usually cost way more than regular no-switch powerboard. Cheapest 6 ways one from Bunnings is $29.
Search for a bit and came across this Philips powerboard on cotd I think they are pretty good value.

shipping kills the deal if you only buy 1.

Can't find anyone else selling these anymore, I guess they are discontinued. Possibly just some left over stock from DickSmith.

Listed on ebay as well if you want to use your vouchers.

  • Model no. SPC3065WA/79
  • 6 outlets
  • 350 joules
  • 10A over current protection
  • 40 dB EMI/RFI filter
  • 90° power plug
  • Individual switch power control
  • Flame retardent plastic housing
  • Cord length: 1.8m
  • Dimensions (mm): 365 x 80 x 26.2
  • 12 Month MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
  • Maximum peak current: 12000 Amperes

Use my referral link if you want. You (and myself) will get $10 store credit after making your first purchase
https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/register?ref=3a9l5kiz

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  • placard on 14/07/2016 - 15:24
    +1

    Are these any good, ie decent quality? I can't seem to find them on sale anywhere other than catch of the day…

    • FloatingPoint on 14/07/2016 - 16:00

      Not the top quality but I'd say it's not bad.

    • ihavok on 14/07/2016 - 16:16

      Picked up two of these from COTD.

      It can emit pretty audible humming sound if one of the ports is used (I just avoid using that port).

      • danishcookie on 14/07/2016 - 18:51

        2 of my ports aren't working after 2 months

      • FloatingPoint on 14/07/2016 - 21:12
        +1

        Just test all ports on 3 powerboards I've got from COTD. No humming noise so far.
        If they die in few months time I'd complain to COTD or Philips to have my money refund.

  • cwongtech on 14/07/2016 - 15:30

    Must have got this from DSE liquidations :p

  • Make it so on 14/07/2016 - 15:30

    Maximum surge 12,000A. The Dick Smith powerboards were 60,000A. And this board does not specify its response time.

    • King Tightarse on 14/07/2016 - 15:42

      Its the 350 joules rating that makes them…. useless.

      • FloatingPoint on 14/07/2016 - 16:07

        Wasn't looking for any surge protection so I didn't pay any attention to the rating :P

    • justtoreply on 14/07/2016 - 20:10
      +1

      I'd suggest this is a quality over quantity thing. I've seen the insides of some surge protected boards and they've had less coppper than a tv remote (and primary school grade hand soldering)

  • placard on 14/07/2016 - 15:49
    +1

    At the end of the day, it's still pretty cheap for switched 6 power board anyway, so if you're not fussed about surge protection…

  • carwashhair on 14/07/2016 - 16:09
    +1

    thanks OP, used a $10 scoopon voucher to bring it down to $10 delivered. Thanks for everyone else's input re: quality, will use this one to poer phone chargers and lamps…

  • delfredo on 14/07/2016 - 16:22
    -4

    It would be nice is there is individual switch.

    • FloatingPoint on 14/07/2016 - 16:29
      +2

      There are individual switches for each outlet.

  • Jesmond on 14/07/2016 - 16:59
    -2

    Woolworths sells 6-outlet powerboards for $5. They have no branding but in my experience never have any problems.

    • Raynes on 14/07/2016 - 19:12

      Bunnings also sell 6-outlet boards for $4.10.
      Not sure if you're aware but there are levels of quality.

    • slackme on 14/07/2016 - 19:53
      +1

      i don't think they have individual switches.

  • Wolfy on 15/07/2016 - 00:10

    Bunnings have 2x 4 point switched surge protect boards for $19.90 - if you don't get free shipping from COTD likely decent deal too:
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-4-outlet-surge-protected-p…

    • placard on 15/07/2016 - 08:33

      Yeah I've bought these in the past, they are good quality and feel good (ie not like Reject shop power boards)

    • FloatingPoint on 15/07/2016 - 09:23

      Joule Rating - 75 …

      That protects nothing at all

  • llama on 15/07/2016 - 01:17

    I grabbed 4-way individually switched HPM brand from Masters recently.

    $14.90 here https://www.masters.com.au/product/101910847/hpm-4-outlet-po…

    I am sure there was some promo for 30% off, so I paid about $10 each (bought 2)

    • placard on 15/07/2016 - 08:32

      But that's only 4 and not 6 outlet, isn't it worse value?

      This one has surge protection, albeit weak apparently, whereas the one you linked has none?

      • llama on 15/07/2016 - 20:43

        Errrr… I got TWO x 4-outlet for $20. That's 8 outlets for the same price as 6 in this deal = better value right?

        Who cares about surge protection. It's not needed and doesn't do anything anyway. I prefer not to have surge protection devices in my home, as they have a tendency to cause fires.

        (disclosure: I work for a company that sells components for surge protection to international market. I do know what they are and how they work.)

        • FloatingPoint on 15/07/2016 - 22:03

          Ummm… need 6 outlets at the same location so 2 X 4-way does not work for me.
          You can daisy chain them but that only end up 7 outlets (not 8), looks ugly and not really recommended to do so.
          2 of those cost $30 now which you can get 2 x 6-way on this deal.

        • llama on 15/07/2016 - 22:58
          +1

          @nbn:

          Ummm… need 6 outlets at the same location so 2 X 4-way does not work for me.

          Well then, you need 6 outlets then… So be it.

          See, I needed TWO powerboards with switches, and 4 outlets each was enough for me. That's why I bought TWO powerboards with 4 outlets, since ONE 6 outlet would not be enough and it would look ugly and be too big.

          2 of those cost $30 now which you can get 2 x 6-way on this deal

          Yes, however if you needed ONE 4-outlet, you could walk into Masters and get what you needed for $5 cheaper than this deal.

          I am not sure if you realise… My post was for information only, not to propose a better "deal" that the OPs. An alternative, an option, a different way, Ya know?

  • GadgetGirl on 15/07/2016 - 20:53

    Wow! That's pretty scary … About surge protecter power outlets… Thanks for your input… I shall do some investigating myself too on that matter. Basically people can pay a high price for surge protected device outlets when in fact they do (profanity) all… Just like those expensive HDMI cables.

    • llama on 15/07/2016 - 23:05
      +1

      Surge protected powerboards are pointless. The devices that plug into the powerboards ALREADY have surge protection.

      Any "surge protection" in a powerboard will kick in at a voltage level many times higher than the inbuilt surge protection in the devices.

      The powerboard won't protect against lighting or any other extremely high voltage spikes… only against "surges". So, errrmmmm…. what the hell is that, precisely?

      Think about it… if these surges were so common and "dangerous" then how come your TV, laptop, fridge, etc hasn't already exploded?

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