WTB - New 8 plug or more Powerboard

Lstriker999 on 14/03/2011 - 22:22

Hey guys looking for a new 8 plug power socket powerboard… Perhaps with power surge protection..
Ummm looking for some cheap options.. So none of the $180 belkin stuff

Any ideas / help would be greatly appreaciated..

By the way guys.. Is there any pros and cons of using a cheap 8 plug powerboard .. Other than potential power surge protection failure!?

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • pauly on 15/03/2011 - 03:43

    So none of the $180 belkin stuff

    There's a $55 Belkin stuff with good warranty: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/40282

    Or if you don't really care about reliability or brand, then they can normally be bought from various online stores for a bit cheaper. i.e.:

    http://search.oo.com.au/search?w=surge+protector
    http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/huntkey-8-way-powerboard-sur…

  • striker999 on 15/03/2011 - 09:32

    Is there any difference between the cheap / expensive stuff tbh?

  • racka on 15/03/2011 - 10:29

    Grab the HPM 12 Outlet powerboard for under $40. Its good if you have alot of those big power adapters. Dick Smith sells them with free delivery.

  • brendun on 15/03/2011 - 14:18

    Cheaper ones that offer lightning protection once hit will be useless afterwards. More expensive ones like Transtector make have a high MOVs rating which allows the board to be hit multiple times over the years before it wears out. Each time it is hit the MOVs decrease.
    If you're going cheap, just get the cheapest, don't bother with inbetween stuff.

  • brendun on 16/03/2011 - 13:03

    http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/index.php Check this one out.

  • striker999 on 16/03/2011 - 13:09

    Hey guys
    thanks for the suggestions
    Went with what racka said but went to my local Bunnings down the road… $38 :)

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