PUPP29
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- 12 Months Warranty
- No Returns (unless faulty)
- Installation Hole Size of 85mm Required
- Free Delivery 3-5 days.
- Express Postage Available
- Dispatched from Marrickville, Sydney
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Australian Pop Up Power Point $29.95 inc GST & Delivery @ Modern Power Solutions
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AssociatedModernPowerSolutions @ Modern Power Solutions on 13/11/2016 - 20:21 modernpowersolutions.com.au (11762 clicks)
Last edited 14/11/2016 - 20:40 by 1 other user
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Yet the description for the product says
These Pop up power points are an Australian first, revolutionising the way we have power in our kitchens, desks, and tables
If you would like a suitable kitchen pop up power outlet, please see our V2, V3, or V5 model range (this model is part of the V1 range)
These Pop up power points are an Australian first, revolutionising the way we have power in our kitchens, desks, and tables. This socket provides 2x Australian standard power points which can easily be hidden or pulled up when needed. It also features 2x USB charging ports providing 2.1amps of power @ 5v capable of charging iPads, iPhones, iPods, Android Phones, GoPros, Digital Cameras, and pretty much any other device which chargers through USB.
Description right next to the picture. Am i just meant to just know this particular model can't be used in kitchens?
That's talking about "pop up power points" in general. In specific, you need a particular model for kitchen. Is comprehension really so hard?
It's not rocket surgery.
No it is, because they expect me to read the description which mentions kitchen, but then just happen to know that this model isn't for kitchens. You get that right?
These Pop up power points are an Australian first, revolutionising the way we have power in our kitchens, desks, and tables. This socket provides 2x Australian standard power points which can easily be hidden or pulled up when needed. It also features 2x USB charging ports providing 2.1amps of power @ 5v capable of charging iPads, iPhones, iPods, Android Phones, GoPros, Digital Cameras, and pretty much any other device which chargers through USB.
Exactly what it says next to the picture on the link.
I am sorry. I have cheated a bit in the description by copying them from the other models.
12 Months Warranty
No Returns
nevermind, they edited ..
An ok deal but don't put any faith in the "normal" price of $80+del on their site… They sell them on ebay for $50 delivered:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MPS-V1-Silver-Pop-Up-Power-Point-…Quite a few other Aussie sellers on ebay @ $34 delivered…
Only a couple weeks back I was searching for usb integrated powerpoints and came across those you spoke of. Lo and behold they pop up on ozbargain :)
Yes,
We spend quite a bit on google AdWords…..
All the image links for the template, etc are broken. Any rehost?
So, instead of having your cords going neatly to a powerboard hidden under your desk you have a big pole sticking up out of your desk taking up room with cords everywhere?
Am I missing something because that seems inconvenient?
usb ports!
Probably useful for non-permanent devices.
Saves you from bending over and reaching in for the powerboard. Handy on the bed side table also.
"cords going neatly to a powerboard hidden under your desk"
yeah right, it's like a jungle under my desk. And every time I straighten it out within days it's a jungle again.
This is not meant to have things plugged in permanently. Otherwise what's the point of the pop up function?
It gives you quick access power points and USB ports for charging.
Just a suggestion to the manufacturer - consider profiling the housing/enclosure to allow for the cable and plug when pushing it back down (with items plugged in), allowing for pushing the product back below desk height, with plugged-in items. I would buy it then.
Hi,
We have this model with that design (V2 Range) - quite a bit more expensive though:
https://modernpowersolutions.com.au/online-store/v2-glossy-s…Thanks,
SebNot sure if much better, would have preferred there to be a cutout or rubber section where the cord would go, instead of having the power point thing stick out a bit.
Hi Seb,
thanks, but it doesn't look like it would work with what I have plugged in at my desk.
When I look at my power board, I have 67% plug packs and 33% power cables.
What I want is something that uses your theme, and hides the mess of what I (and I presume many others) are actually using - a crapload of power adapters that no one wants to be looking at.The solution I currently use for this is to mount a narrow shelf 15-20cm under the desk to hold the powerboard and adaptors. The desk then has a hole with the just the cables poking up through.
A small improvement would be to cut a rectangular hole in the desk and add a cover so this could be lifted off to access the powerboard, rather than crawling under the desk, but I don't access the powerboard frequently enough to do this.
@mathew42:
I think what is missing is the pop-up/down approach that caters for this "usecase".
- if it "pops up" to be used it should be able to "pop down" and hide again, especially with items plugged in - the missing feature to make it complete.
You might say no returns, but it would be wise to reiterate that the clauses of the ACL would still apply to this product…
Here is a copy of ACL for your reference:
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/caca201026…As an Australian company, it is a legal obligation that we follow this.
Lawyer'd
Cool
Hi OP, is this designed to fit in the standard hole found in desks for power cables?
Hi,
It depends on the size of your hole, we have different models, which all have different hole sizes.
So you can get a model to suit your requirements.
Thanks,
SebOk, thought the cable holes in desks were of a standard size, will have to check..
I was just thinking that! Pulled out the ruler- 60mm diameter. So I suppose that it's not going to fit in mine
Our V8 model is the model to suit a 60mm hole size. A bit more expensive though.
Great! Now.. just need to find a good excuse to buy it…
12 Months Warranty
No Returns (unless faulty)I don't really feel comfortable purchasing something that explicitly states that in the product description, seems like a cheap attempt to mitigate warranty / refund claims…
Furthermore, is it even legal? The reasonable use for a powerboard should be wayyyy longer than two years, and if it fails I'm pretty sure the customer has a right to refund instead of replacement?
Correct me if I'm wrong, genuinely curious…
Hi,
The reason I have stated "no returns" - is so a customer doesn't request a return because they simply "don't like it" or change their mind.
For most of the other products we sell, we include a long return period. And accept returns under any condition. So if a customer doesn't like an item, we pay for the return postage, and fully refund them.
If we did this for this product, on a deal like this, it wouldn't be worthwhile having this deal available.
Thanks,
SebThere's nothing illegal about that and quite reasonable. You're opinion that it's "a cheap attempt to mitigate …claims" is pretty misguided.
You are certainly not entitled to a refund "way longer than two years" after you've bought it.
Rubbish
Only 1 per customer?
Hi,
I have just adjusted to allow 1+ per customer.
Thanks,
SebThanks Seb, I needed two so my wife bought one also. But thanks for the awesome quick response!
Any clues as to dimensions
that thing is gonna wobble when u plug things in when its stood up
Watching that was strangely therapeutic
$42.75 delivered with 4 plugs 2 usb with just as good of a return policy ;P didn't look around very hard because I'm aliexpressed out after 11.11
Keep in mind, The AU version above does not comply with Australian electrical standards.
For one, it does not have overload protection despite 2+ power outlets.
This is common amongst our competitors.
Keep in mind, The AU version above does not comply with Australian electrical standards.
Does or doesn't?
doesn't
All you did was bought from the same Chinese factory and got an SAA approval for $660.
They are all the same!
https://modernpowersolutions.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/…
https://modernpowersolutions.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/…http://www.saaapprovals.com.au/wp-content/uploads/S-0030-Sch…
That is for our other model (V2 range) does not apply to this one.
Keep in mind, there are other requirements to the certificate.
Also, you can't just pay ~$600 and expect to get a certification. The product has to actually comply with certain standards. Hence it has to be modified at production (quite significantly), and the product needs to undergo very thorough testing - to get a test report (as you've linked above).
Therefore, the cost for a certificate i.e. actually more like ~30k+, however this does depend on the product.
So will this do 2A if only one device is in? n the specs says that it's 2A, then later 2x 1A.
Hi,
Yes,
If you are only charging 1 device, then its 2amps to that device. 2x devices, then 1amp to each device.USB ports are connected in parallel.
Thanks,
Seb
As most changers, I think its max output of the whole unit. Would have liked to have seen upgrade-able USB. As in, the other end of that USB comes out the bottom for you to plug into whatever charger you have (ie. QuickCharge 3.0)
Because we are a small company, it takes us a lot more time to implement the latest technology.
We are focusing on a Kickstarter for a new type of Pop Up Power Outlet device, which will feature QuickCharger 3.0, and wireless charging (lid).
What I mean is not to have a USB circuit in there at all. Just let people use their own by making the USB just an extension cable to whatever brick they have for charging. Whether it be an apple charger or a QC3 charger, or even direct connect to your computer
Oh yes, I see what you mean.
We have done this in the past, to one or two of our business customers on a custom order.
Where the USB ports follow through with a cable on the underside of the unit.
We haven't yet pulled through with this in mass production. Maybe in the future.
yeah the problem with this is that power points in Aus have been the same since forever, but no one wants to have to replace their powerpoint every couple of years, and there's not point having USBs in there that you don't want to use because they aren't fast enough. With the new standard out this is technically on the verge of obsolescence.
Yes of course, that makes sense.
In support of our product - they are simple to interchange.
I am hoping you invest in one of our better models, after you experience the benefit of a "pop up" device.
just image when you have this thing fully plugged which are probably the case for most ppl for most of the time…………so what is point of it being convertible
which are probably the case for most ppl for most of the time…………so what is point of it being convertible
The point is that different people are different. Believe it or not, there are many people who use power points differently to you. :)
"most " "most "
point stands still.
I'd like to see the poll you took asking people how they use their power sockets, and whether or not they think something like this would be neat/useful.
Or did you just assume "most" based on your personal usage?
sometimes people unplug things out of the power point. amazing right.
I agree, I don't see what problem is being solved here. I've never had the slightest call for a product like this.
Would be perfect for a kitchen bench/island, you could just pop it upp when you wanted to use an appliance. I haven't seen any other practical outlets for a kitchen island bench as all power points seem to be on the actual wall. Mind you, I haven't looked 'that' hard either, but I like this device a lot.
I reckon black looks nicer. Code doesn't work for it though.
Do they sell these in pop up stores?
Anyone tried the PAYPAL option? it says transaction invalid when landing on PAYPAL website. Prefer PAYPAL…
Coupon appears to be a flat $50 off, so if I want 2, do I need to submit 2 separate orders to take advantage of the discount?
Hi,
yes unfortunately you'll have to place 1+ orders.
Thanks ,
Sebthanks, but seem to be out of stock now ;(
I am just doing a stock check, there may be a few left. Ill mark as "in stock" if this is the case later today.
I have a built in set of drawers and while this device looks ok, I think I am better off punching a hold in the wall for the following reasons:
-hole in wall is easier to patch if I change my mind
-hole in the wall wont have high voltage cables within my drawer unit
-hole has more of a chance of being compatible with future upgrades that fit
-space in the drawer won't be taken up/need to remain vacant to be able to push this thing down
-won't have to pop it up to open and close the drawerTo be honest, I have to think pretty hard to find a single reasons why this is better than a regular power point with usb ports?
I think I am better off punching a hold in the wall for the following reasons:
Are you a certified electrician?
To be honest, I have to think pretty hard to find a single reasons why this is better than a regular power point with usb ports?
Not everything is made with you in mind. It's perfectly OK for products to be made for other people, regardless of how you feel about them. You may not understand why other people might like the design of this, and that's OK. You should just understand that different people like different designs and a particular product does not have to appeal to every single human on the planet.
Are you a certified electrician?
From the following comment:
hole in the wall wont have high voltage cables within my drawer unit
I will answer on his behalf and say no. (Technically 'high' voltage is >1000V AC or >1500V DC, any electrician would know that at the minimum)
But anyway (I didn't just comment to point that out lol)
Personally I think these would be great like said earlier on a kitchen bench (centre island bench would be great) or a common area desk/bench like a corner coffee table in the lounge or a buffett wall unit in the hall way or common room, that guests can use to charge phones etc when they visit.
Ok I will pay that, in an island bench is a good practical reason to have one because there's no wall. Regarding my use of high voltage, I was being a bit lazy but I just meant something that was high enough voltage to be life threatening. If you are renting is another one I guess, and maybe if your piece of furniture was cheap and you didn't care about it.
Regarding being an electrician, anyone can punch hole in their wall and connect a power point, maybe not legally, but seriously that's been debated before and I am not going down that path. People may opt to get a sparky in, and to be honest I didn't read as far initially to see that it was plug in, but all the points, pun intended, still stand. Easily half Australia does this themselves.
I appreciate that there are different strokes for different folks, I am simply asking from the practical side of things what advantages it has vs a regular powerpoint. If course we can't really debate aesthetics.
Dang it. Out of stock. I've been wanting one of these on my desk for a while.
I think you are lucky, I've used pop up power points at work and they are not that good.
Better is a round hole in the desk with the round adjustable insert.
I just put 2 screws under the desk and mount a 8 port powerboard. This is much neater solution since it doesn't take up any room on the desk and you don't see any cables.
That's what I do too. This will be easier for devices that just temporarily need power though, like laptop chargers, devices being tested, benchtop equipment that doesn't live on the benchtop, etc. No need to reach under the desk or have power boards on the wall.
Copy-paste from website
This type of pop up power outlet is designed for offices, workshops etc..
This model of pop up power point is not recommended for installations in kitchens. As the unit has no water-resistive capacity and will fail if water is present.
If you would like a suitable kitchen pop up power outlet, please see our V2, V3, or V5 model range (this model is part of the V1 range)