Long time lurker, first time poster. This power board will eventually save you money and that is why we're all here isn't it? It switches off devices that would otherwise be using stand by power by having a master switch on the "main device". Very handy for the computer and home entertainment units.
Ha! I just bought 3 from oo. Still, less than 1/2 what I paid a few years back for one at bunnings.
How long is the cable?
about 1-1.5m, had one of this from Target a while ago, problem is struggling to find some master power source to power this thing on so it ended up not being used much. Modem, lamp, charger don't draw enough amp to keep the slaves on.
About twice as long as the board, so about one meter.
damn need longer, anyone know of a board with a 2m-3m cable?
Use an extension cable?
The distance I need to extend is 2.3m, but I can only find extension cords 2m or 2.5m. What do I do, any suggestions?
Technically your not suppose to coil extension cables. Can cause overheating if used for high current purposes.
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/gallery/files/pdf/brochures/NSWF…
Incorrect use of extension cords can
cause fires.
Leaving an extension cord coiled while in use or placing
a cord under floor coverings can cause overheating.
Use a single extension cord rather than joining
shorter cords.
@darkage: the extra 20cm from using a 2.5m cord instead of the 2.3m you need would hardly produce an issue. coiling metres and metres of cord could accumulate warmth but you're not going to have an issue from the slight extra length there
Surely they make a 3m power board?
$10 at Target: http://www.target.com.au/p/jackson-energy-saving-surge-prote…
Got 10% Price beat from Bunnings a while back - think I got it for $8 or 9.