Arlec 4 Individually-Switched Outlet Power Board 2-Pack $16 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass with $80 Order) @ Bunnings

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dufflover on 03/02/2023 - 18:31 bunnings.com.au (2664 clicks)
Last edited 03/02/2023 - 18:50 by 1 other user

Yes I know this is RRP looking at Price Hipster, but given how popular the Woolworths $11/x1 Jackson deals are, I thought this is worth a mention as a bargain good value alternative at just $8 each, plus it is available in black which may suit better in a space.

NOTE: link goes to this oddly named white version but they actually look like the one here, at least the black ones I bought today:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-white-4-individually-switc…
Important for those where it matters which side the cord is located.

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  furic7 on 03/02/2023 - 18:47

  Will get one thx.

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    OZKap on 03/02/2023 - 18:55

    +10

    It's a 2-pack though 🤔

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  Shoocat on 03/02/2023 - 18:55

  +1

  Their 2 pack of 6 outlet (non-switched) boards is a bargain at $6.98 - $3.50ea.

  Feel free to add it to the post.

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  jv hi fi on 03/02/2023 - 19:29

  +2

  No surge protect unfortunately

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    MuddyClear on 03/02/2023 - 23:30

    +1

    This has overload protection. How does this differ from surge protection?

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      Pelicannn on 04/02/2023 - 01:04

      +7

      Simple terms are that:

      Surge - protects against high voltage spikes to the device by grounding any votage above a set threshold. The surge protection is usually toast once it's been exceeded. They usually rate them in the amount of joules they can protect from, anything above and it will not function anymore.

      Overload - protects against high current draw by tripping a breaker on the board preventing further electricity to the device that might cause overheating or fire. It usually has a manual reset switch on the side of the powerboard. If it keeps tripping chances are you've got too many applicances drawing a high load through it (such as toaster, kettle and a mini oven all running at once).

      FWIW it's a misnomer that people believe a surge protector will prevent damage from a lightning strike. If your house gets struck and the path of least resistance is through your shiny surge protector power board, your attached electrical devices are going bye-bye. The only protection against that is directly unplugging from the wall outlet.

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        MuddyClear on 04/02/2023 - 10:14

        FWIW it's a misnomer that people believe a surge protector will prevent damage from a lightning strike.

        Then what’s the point of a surge protector then?

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          Pelicannn on 04/02/2023 - 10:46

          +2

          @MuddyClear: Generally the surges these boards are supposed to protect from are caused by interruptions in supply of power to your house.

          Micro blackouts and power outages and the restoration of power back to your home can cause a surge when the flow of electricity to your home suddenly gets restored. That being said, it is fairly rare in Australia as our electricity grid is built to a high standard. In other parts of the world the supply of electricity is much less stable and more likely to cause surges through the system.

          Technically any power even 1v above the nominal supplied 240v in Australia would be considered a surge. The chance of damage to electronics depends on the sensitivity of them. Some devices might run find with 300-400v whereas some might shit the bed if they get 250v.

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            accurhett on 04/02/2023 - 12:02

            +1

            @Pelicannn: Nominal voltage in Australia has been changed to 230/400V +10% to -6% FYI.
            1.6.2(c)

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              Pelicannn on 04/02/2023 - 15:14

              @accurhett: Ah well the more you learn haha

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  humbala on 03/02/2023 - 20:07

  +4

  I find arlec quality are pretty crap.

  Got a powerboard from them few years ago, the switches stop working. Also if you compare basic light switch quality of hpm vs arlec it's huge difference

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    Jackson on 03/02/2023 - 21:00

    Yeah I picked up 2 because I have a lot of devices that I only want to power on when I need them, and one of them developed a busted point in about a year. I think I paid more a few years ago when I did

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  tsk2 on 03/02/2023 - 20:45

  +2

  https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-12-outlet-power-board-with… I got this one . If you don’t need switches, it works out to the the same cost per outlet and you get more space around one side which means you can use those wider power packs without obstructing the outlet next to it.

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    RefusdClassification on 04/02/2023 - 03:48

    For my computer I an using a very old power board with 6 switched plugs, 2 of them with extra width. 4 is too few for me, but probably fine for an ordinary user (monitor, speakers, motherboard, router).

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  mkh1991 on 04/02/2023 - 00:13

  +1

  tbh, you might as well unplug the cord if you still have to reach-out to switch.

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  bigt on 04/02/2023 - 01:32

  +1

  Looks to be plenty of stock available

  https://tymmerce.com/bunnings/index.php?sku=4331776

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  congo on 04/02/2023 - 09:29

  surge protect is important to have.

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  richrichie on 04/02/2023 - 09:45

  Note that this one has a pretty short cable at 0.9m.

  I'm trying to find one with long cable and individual switch, but seems like they are all $30+ like this one. https://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-charcoal-4-outlet-switched-p…
  Any suggestions of more affordable ones?

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    Oofy Doofy on 04/02/2023 - 11:03

    Just get a passthrough extension. Various sizes available in black or white. A few dollars at bunnings.

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  outlander on 20/02/2023 - 22:07

  Dropped down to $14. Even better.

  Given you can buy an unswitched board for $3, that makes each switch $1 extra