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Spotted at Bunnings on nationwide clearance are these Arlec double adaptors for the low price of 50 cents each.
I checked a few stores around Tassie and found dozens in the lights section.
Arlec Right Hand Double Adaptor $0.50 @ Bunnings
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It's a yellow tag.
Oh cool. Never realised
With the recent Ryobi tool deals I used the images from those deals to price match and staff advised yellow tags are nationwide clearances.
@Clear: Yellow tickets are nation wide but depending on stores the prices can still vary.
Think it depends on stock levels and managers.
I've had varying success price matching.@DarwinBoy: As with all things. My strategy for price matching has been at night where the store is more empty (tools section especially).
Poor Bastards didn't get it
😉
Bought the vertical angled version this morning at Kingston TAS also on clearance although it scanned as $1. Make sure it scans up right at checkout ppl.
Try to rotate and scan again
If I'm going to add any extra power sockets I'd at least want a surge protector as part of the device. Just my two cents as a massive electronics snob.
What do you think a surge protector is going to do?
Protect the surge.
Protect the surge.
A surge protector will protect electronic devices from abnormal power that comes through the line that can be caused by surges caused by storms, other plugged in devices that could be malfunctioning or other people’s houses if they have solar systems.
They can help extend the lifespan of electronics by protecting their power supplies and circuitry from abnormalities.
Why do you not use one for appliances plugged directly into the wall?
@diazepam: Because if I have a device plugged directly in to the wall it's usually only going to be there temporarily e.g. vacuum cleaner, fan, heater or it's something I don't care about.
@[Deactivated]: The fridge compressors are not very sensitive to surges. That one I wouldn't care about.
@diazepam: This was my follow-up question. Seems oddly specific to only be wanting to protect extra sockets.
How do you go about protecting against power spikes?
The timings between stores clearing things out is odd. I picked up a vertical and a right side one that was in a clearance bin (literally was a mini skip type bin) at the front of the store about a month ago. The prices were just written in texta on each item.
Yeah you get these with marked prices every now and then, most stores do that, in trolleys or roll cages. You may find useful stuff there too!
but i have these sexy tri-angular ones?
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/hpm-double…
dunno about the reviews coz mine works as intendedSimilar triangular ones are slightly cheaper at Bunnings ($2):
https://www.bunnings.com.au/click-white-triangular-double-ad…oh cool i just figured HPM was a better/known brand
Be cautious with double adaptors. You could plug 2 high current devices in and pull more than 10 Amps through the outlet the adaptor is plugged into. (E.g. A kettle and a toaster will pull close to 20A). This can melt the outlet which is only rated for 10 amp / potentially cause a fire. This is why extension boards have the overload protection built in - but these double adaptors generally don't.
Even powerboards with overload protection need to be used with caution. Depending on the age and quality of the switching inside it there's a chance the breaker won't pop (or pop fast enough) and you then have too much current going through them. I always try to do a quick mental totting up when plugging in multiple devices to ensure I'm not loading it too much.
Having said all that, double adapters like these can be hella handy when used properly. I've used left- and right-handed ones many times to get a plug at the right angle.
It is a little concerning when electricians generally don't recommend them (double adaptors) or think they should be outright banned.
The circuit breaker it's connected to should trip if it's pulling more than 10A continuous rather than melt…
The curve of the current should be enough to detect a fault
The circuit breaker the outlet is connected to will normally be rated at 16A or 20A to protect the house wiring. They are also generally c curve breakers. E.g. A C16 breaker will allow 20A of current for about an hour before tripping.
Being a leftie, I find this…. A great bargain
Unfortunately now nothing was found on either PowerPass or normal Bunnings Online
Smithfield, Villawood, Blacktown all show stock for starters (powerpass)
Arlec double adaptors do not appear to be sold here in Perth only click ones available
They're not on the website. That's usually the case for clearance items. I think the product code is 0028072 if you wanted to call Bunnings.
I’d be spending the extra $4 on this
I would never buy any electrical gear which has Arlec on it, they also own Deta
How did you find out it was also available in Australia and not just Tasmania?