[Clownfish]

Are most power strips about the same?

I've been changing some of my older strips out. I've properly placed them on the wall, with velcro strips for easy removal. I've added plug in GFI's to some of the outlets, with different strips on different outlets. I've placed drip loops in all of my stuff.

Since I've been out buying new power strips, many are more expensive than others. Some even claim to be fire proof. Is there any truth to this?

The strips I've bought (so far) have surge protection, and (I believe) are the circut breaker type. I'd like them to be "fire safety strips" if they actually work, and are worth the extra money.

What I've been buying:
Fellowes Power distribution strip

I have one of these:
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+20169+11379&pcatid=11379

Are these any good?
Amazon.com: FIRST ALERT 90885 Fire Shield Protected 6 Outlet White Surge Strip with 12-Foot Cord and 15-Amp Circuit Breaker 1350-Joules: Home Improvement

And thanks.

:victory:

 

[RedfordReefer]

American DJ makes some real nice switchable, circut-protected power centers. I plan on getting two for my setup. Each outlet has individual switches, so you can turn off just the components you need to shut off.

Buy American DJ PC-100A 8-Switch ON/OFF Power Center | Lighting Controllers | Musician's Friend

American DJ PC4 4 Channel AC Power Center | Sam Ash Music 1-800-4-SAMASH

 

[stunreefer]

^^ That's what I use ^^

 

[Frozn]

Do those just have a single 3 prong plug running off them, or is there wiring involved?

 

[RedfordReefer]

Single, Grounded plug.

 

[Clownfish]

What about the fire shield? Are they wired to prevent a fire?

Do those First Alert prevent a fire? Or are they BS?

:blink:

 

[evilc66]

I don't know if I would trust it. They probably use a high temp thermal breaker to cut power in the even of a fire. Problem is that if you have a short strong enough to start a fire, the thermal breaker might fuse shut anyway. A properly installed and operational GFCI is better in my mind.

Get the ADJ power centers. They are a great product.

 

[Clownfish]

Get the ADJ power centers. They are a great product.

OK, thanks everyone for your replies. I'll get the ADJ.

I don't think I remember everyone in such an agreement over anything ever before.

:victory: