Pack of 2 Arlec 12 Outlet Master Switched Powerboards
Noticed this in the aisle, not sure if it's a regular stocked item or just a once off aisle promo. It's extremely cheap for 24 power outlets even though Arlec may not be the highest quality around.
Update: Confirmed it’s an aisle promo item, so may not be around for long. Seems to be plenty of stock around though.
Come harvest time I know how labour intensive those tomato crops can be - happy to help
How much for a kilo? My mate at Auspost can sort out a deal on delivery.
mate at auspost
@HamBoi69?
@SchabelleCorby ???
190 joules of surge protection probably wouldn't do much against the storm in Sydney last night
I’m surprised there’s any protection at all tbh
You would turn off your stuff off the wall anyway with that kind of storm. That means TV, computers, router…
Don't play with fire and think power surge protection will work
Nice one OP
Bought one a month or two back.
Only catch is the power switch is a push-button on the top. Only a matter of time before it gets bumped and everything powers off…
There's a different 12-outlet one that includes a surge protector for $25 (for one, not two). Obviously twice+ the price, but may be a better option depending on the use case.
Thanks OP - just what I needed!
Ah, I thought this is a master-slave powerboard. Rare find these days
Haven’t seen in years
That sounds racist.
Or kinky.
How many heaters can I run off this at once? I have one with six outlets but if I run any more than 5 heaters off it at once (for drying clothes in the bathroom), it trips the electrical box.
Could this one do more? I would like to run 7 or 8 if possible (can't afford a dryer but this works pretty well).
Heaters can use up a lot of energy. You might be hitting the 2400 limit
I hope you're joking because using heaters in a bathroom to dry clothes is a fast track to Darwin Award's Hall of Fame.
I hope you're just taking the p_ss. Heaters (or any power-hungry appliances) should always be plugged directly into the walls.
I hope you’re just joking? Just because it has more outlets doesn’t change the fact it’s limited to 2400W (10 Amps) from a single power outlet. So it depends on how many watts each heater uses.
reduce a heater or two and add some vornado fans.safer and will dry
Firefighters hate this one simple trick!
I'm pretty this is legit and it's some of the wildest shit I've read on here
Should be no problem. There are 23 available sockets. Would leave plenty room left over to plug some toasters into.
24 sockets available if you have a double socket in the wall to plug them into.
If you don't then it only needs a single double adaptor, or get an electrician in to make the modification in your bathroom. If you explain why you want that, I'm sure they would all be glad to assist.
Note, I have been wrong before, but I don't think I am this time.
Wow. Natural selection heading your way.
Why do you need more than 5? Why do you need more than 1? How p*ss weak are your heaters? Or how big and cold is your bathroom?
If you're going to run 6 heaters to dry clothes, why not just get a clothes dryer for rainy days?
2 heaters, a freezer, 1 electric bike, 2 electric scooter (using a double adaptor), a clothes dryer (preferably air vent), 2 fridges, microwave, an airfryer and a pool pump.
Hack, use a double adaptor to plug the 2nd board into the first, so you give up no sockets but gain an extra 12!!! if you're lucky that cute firery will also pay you a visit.
Lead Length (mtr)
This Powerboard has many sockets, but the cord is very short, making it inconvenient to use.
Can I piggy-back off this or nah
How tall are you?
About tree fiddy
So go all in. For a mere $200 you could have a chain of these things, 30 long. A whole 331 available power points!
Make sure to report back on how it goes.
Bunnings Eastgardens is quick tonight!!
20min from order to ‘Ready to collect’ text.
Pretty spooked about the lack of surge protection as my power seems to go out sorta regularly. Is it very necessary?
Good deal $10 for one much better than Jackson from woolies
This will be great for my …indoor tomato farm