Saw this at Marsden Park Woolworths, thought it was a decent deal so I thought I would share.
6 Socket Individual Switch Powerboard (Jackson) @ Woolworths $21.70
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While I would usually agree - partners been looking for one that can turn off individual sockets and this one can. :)
what do you guys use the usb ports for? USB hubs next to the tv? charging phones?
I actually prefer without USB ports. More to go wrong, and the last one I had was brighter than a (profanity) when no USBs plugged in.
Blocked them with blue-tac.
Those usb sockets buzz all night. Really annoying if you keep it by your bedside
Only if the little transformer coils inside are loose, or the capacitors about to explode.
Return it before it burns your house down!
Nah, had Crest ones and another brand. New. Both buzzed even without any usb cables plugged in
So all the early Blitzwolf USB chargers are about to explode?
that doesnt have switches, looks cheap af
This one is switched, though.
Yeah, that one is a similar product but it only protects from a small amount of joules 150J as opposed to the 170J for this product. Plus, the woolies one also has individual switches. Note that 170J of protection is kind of a joke and protects from a minor powerspike, definitely nothing close to major power spikes that will damage all your equipment.
However if you're more serious about real protection, I bought the 6 port home theatre one which is fatter but has a lifetime guarantee (up to $20,000) and is 70c cheaper than this switched one (currently at half price). It also handles more joules of protection (up to 700J) and can protect your TV antenna & phone/internet cable.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/387560
Next step up is the 8 outlet CyberPower one that does 2750J of protection and <1ns reaction time.
This is fantastic for people that are running on a smart generator, i.e. a holiday house off the grid. Individual switches and no LED means it will operate only when a certain appliance is turned on by the switch. Perfect. We've been looking for a replacement for an older powerboard for ages so thanks!
Any ideas on how much electricity does one of those LEDs consume? I found them very annoying as well considering there are at least 20 odds - 30 on constantly at home.
No idea, the point is that it doesn't set off the smart genny
An LED typically draws around 10-20mA at roughly 2-3V, which means around 60mW. Most likely using a capacitive dropper to get the voltage close. So even if it's really inefficient you will still be a small fraction of a watt.
A bright one might be 0.1W. Anything with a remote (TV, DVD player, Stereo) will tend to use around 2W, so those LEDs don't use much in comparison.
If you don't care much about the brand or the colour, there is a cheaper one at https://www.rejectshop.com.au/All-Products/Home-%26-Garden/E…
This one has an LED on it FYI
Yep this is definitely the cheapest.. a 4 port outlet powerboard with individual switches is about $16 from Officeworks.
Then a 6 port powerboard with individual switches is about $36 from Officeworks.
So this 6 port powerboard with individual switches for $21.70 is a steal.
I am personally looking for a 10 or 12 port powerboard with individual switches for my bedroom setup but a few of these 6 port ones should do.
How can it be a steal when the above comment has a cheaper price, or you can get more ports with a 2x 4-outlet pack
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-white-4-outlet-surge-prote…
Thanks for the link, they look decent quality. I'm getting to the stage where I'm needing 8+ sockets in my study.
If you only have one mains outlet on the wall (as many people do) what is the safest, recommended way to facilitate 2x4 powerboards?
Electrically it all just comes down to power required. As long as you don't put any heavy loads on it like a portable heater/aircon or multiple high wattage computers on it then it'll be safe to use a double adapter or chaining them. You just reminded me that my study room has an ol Belkin PureAV 8 socket board running off a double adapter. With the other half connected to a typical socket board.
(Or just get a sparky to install more outlets worst case but I'm guessing that's the most expensive option you want to avoid.)
Sorry forgot to add cheapest delivered.
My local Woolworths don't even stock this so will have to get it delivered no matter what.
Nearest Bunnings is over an hour by train, nearest Reject Shop is probably further.
Both Bunnings and Reject Shop don't deliver so those deals are not relevant to me and some others who cannot get to their closest one which might be over an hour away by car or public transport.
I value delivery quite high ever since I moved to a less densely populated area both food and department store options are severely diminished and some items are lacking.
Can't imagine how it would be if you lived even more further out as I am still pretty much considered to live in "civilization".
This is the one to get. But I would also buy a cheaper power board for $2.50 from K-mart
https://www.kmart.com.au/product/4-outlet-powerboard/751311
It doesn't have surge protection but it does have "safety overload protection, a reset button and concealed hanging spots if you want to mount it on your wall."Now connect the 2 boards with switches to the cheap $2.50 board that. That way you get 8 sockets with individual switches and 2 without surge protection or switches. It's also more versatile because you can split up the boards and use them individually if you want to. Whereas there's no way to split the 6 socket board.
As always be sure not to overload boards or sockets. It's not a bargain if it starts a house fire.
Safety overload protection, no surge protection what so ever.
Dude, use google next time
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-6-individually-switched-ou… (way cheaper than this)Bunnings dont deliver afaik
Good one OP .. Thanks
Seven switched outlets for $19.90:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-white-4-outlet-surge-prote…It's a two-pack of four-outlet power boards. Plug one into the other, leaves seven sockets for use, all individually switched.
Not quite as compact as the Jackson unit, but cheaper and has surge protection too. Four of the sockets can be up to 1.8m from the power point, which is further away than the Jackson unit can achieve with its one-metre lead.
Edit: I was too slow, Dufflover (above) beat me to it.
Another Option when talking about Powerstrips…..
https://www.dd4.com/goods/Board-6-Way-Plug-Outlet-Surge-Prot…
I get that its not local, not Xiaomi, and not approved for Australian Standards(much the same as Xiaomi isn't), BUT;
It does have Surge Protection
It does have a master power switch on board (Like Xiaomi),
It does have 6 x Large international Sockets,
It does have 2 x USB Sockets, and
It does come to under AU$20 deliveredFor anyone that wont mind waiting a few weeks for delivery, it might be worth considering.
For those that want local and Australian Approved…It won't be for you.That doesn’t have individual switch?
Many of my plugs don’t fit into powerboards due to the spacing.
A 6 plug board is effectively 4 plug for me.
I’m just whinging to no-one in particular btw.
You made me think about it a bit; I'd say companies making the appliances a more "at fault" (not really a fault but you get what I mean) here than the power boards or standards.
This spacing has been standard for … well long enough that electronics companies know what they are. And even the Xiaomi boards have a similar spacing so it's not just here. Yet companies still choose to use overly blocky transformers.
Respectfully disagree. Not really companies "choosing" to make a blocky transformer, if the appliance/product needs a certain amount of power then the electronics components required will need to be a certain size. So to get a slim plug the options I see it are:
- Companies invest more engineering time and resources to optimize it as much as possible; the end consumer would end up paying for R&D and more expensive components.
- Make the transformer in-line; just moving the bulky brick somewhere else, not a neat solution if the product isn't plugged in close to the floor.
- Integrate the transformer into the product itself; very expensive, not always possible.
To me, the power board makers should take responsibility for designing their gear to be compatible with as many products in the market as possible. At the end of the day, the "power" is with the consumer to simply purchase something else with wider spacing, and I doubt anyone really makes purchasing decisions based on the size of the power brick, so the only party who loses are the board makers.
I think it is because powerboard companies want other companies to make their plugs fit their powerboards rather than them accommodating the other companies massive power plugs.. I mean honestly this makes sense but we should have options to have both as the consumer imho.
Or at least that is what I think is going on. Either either way I wished more companies would give better individual switch options especially in an ever switched on switched off society.
Also some products for whatever reason do not have an on or off switch.. in my house alone I have a rice cooker with no off button, some 30 cm pedestal fans with no on or off button only standby and don't get me started on wasted electricity from appliances on standby gah.
The Arlec one is $19 at Bunnings
That's a 4 outlet power board.
My curiosity was piqued, so I had a look on eBay. Bear in mind I know bugger-all about powerboards, but I see that Catch are selling this one for $19.99 delivered (eBay Plus)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Carter-8-Outlet-Surge-Protected-…
Features:
2 x USB input
8 x power outlets
Surge protection
Independent power switch
LED indicator (surge/ground)At that price it's probably better than the cheap Arlec ones posted earlier?
This would be near perfect for me except for the LED indicator which is annoying at night when sleeping.. the Sonoff S20 smart switch has a LED indicator but i just taped over it with some masking tape a few layers to remove the unnecessary irremovable unable to turn off night light.
Thanks OP.
Surge Protection and Lifetime replacement warranty.Thanks picked up two of these this avo.
It doesn't have individual switches, but the CyberPower 8 Way Outlet Surge Protector Power Board looks a lot better quality for $22 delivered from Futu Online with Ebay plus.
EDIT: it's out of stock
The actual one look cheap plastic
Thanks OP. They still have a few left at Sydney Town Hall.
Naaaa needs to have usb ports :)