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Ultra Surge Protector Selectively Kills off Vampire Power [Stuff We Like]
Lifehacker —
... for each plug. You're probably already familiar with vampire appliances devices that suck power from your walls as long as they're plugged in, even if they are turned off. This handy little surge protector features per-plug switches, allowing you to kill the vampires without killing all the power to your other devices and without going through the hassle of unplugging the vampire devices. Unfortunately they're currently sold out at Amazon (and TigerDirect and Onhop ), but it still might be worth adding this one to your wishlist.
Ultra 7-Outlet Surge & Spike Protector With Individual On/Off Switches
OhGizmo! —
... power even while they’re turned off, this 7-outlet surge and spike protector from Ultra features an individual on/off switch for 6 of the 7 outlets, allowing you to selectively choose who’s sipping from the grid. Each button features an LED, so it’s easy to tell which ones are on and which are off, and the outlets are spaced out allowing them to accommodate wider power adapters side-by-side.
At the moment the only place that seems to have them in stock is Onhop, who’s asking a reasonable $18.76.
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Ultra 7-Outlet Surge & Spike Protector With Individual On/Off Switches
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide —
... This 7-Outlet Surge & Spike Protector from Ultra will make sure all of your electrical devices are turned off every time you’re done using them. It features an individual on/off switch for 6 of the 7 outlets, each with an LED light, so you’ll know which ones are one and which are off. Definitely a great way to save power especially in a time of recession like nowadays! The device will cost you $18.76. [Product Page via ...
Multiple outlet surge protector with individually-powered switches
bookofjoe —
... if needed (TV/DVD especially).
I've yet to analyze the electric bill — I'd need the previously-reviewed Kill-A-Watt
(coincidentally on order) to know exactly how much power I'm saving.
But this definitely
helps me prevent using more than I expect. A great device for a cabin, RV or anywhere
power use might be at a
premium. ••••••••••••••
7 outlets. $18.76. ...
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