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Hey,
I'm looking for a product similar to the Smart Strip, but I can't find one which uses UK plugs :(
Can anyone point me in the direction of an alternative product? I basically want it so I can turn on a Zalman Reserator system at the same time as the machine it is hooked up to...
Cheers,
Suman
Are you buying it for teh surge protection? If so, I really wouldn\'t bother. Surge protection is quite specialized - basically there is no easy way to tell if the surge protection is working. Surge protectors have a finite life - once they have absorbed so much energy, they need replacing - but you can\'t easily tell when that is.
If you are after a multiple distribution socket, get one from B&Q - they cost about £4.00. If you still want one with surge prtection, Belkin make a range.
Any surge protector worth their salt will have a light to indicate if its functioning correctly. Commonly these will be the red "flicker" type, which are designed in such a way that when the surge protection falls below a certain threshold, they will not light.Quote:
Originally Posted by peterb
Also some (such as certain models from Belkin) will simply not power the sockets if the surge protection is dead.
You are correct that they have a finite life though - but then again, with basic surge protection costing around £10 for a 8 way multisocket, its really not very much when most of us will happily spend between ten and twenty times that on one computer part. Granted, the protection from a £10 Belkin is going to be basic, but after having ripped on to bits after being board, I was pleasantly surprised at the build quality of them.
Its also worth mentioning that there are different tyes of surge protection - its a fairly huge topic to be fair :)
I much prefer a surge protector that shows that the surge protection is active and that its earthed. The number of electrical sockets that I've seen incorrectly / not earthed is shocking :( (pun not intended :D)
Guys I don't need it for the Surge Protection...
Have a read of the link in the OP - the Smart Strip basically powers all the other sockets when the device attached to a "master socket" is switched on from standby.Quote:
I basically want it so I can turn on a Zalman Reserator system at the same time as the machine it is hooked up to...
Suman
What you're after is a "OneClickPower" - Google that and you will get loads of UK hits :)
Although if its for a res. / watercooling - there are devices that will simply connect to a floppy connector off your PSU and turn on / off with the PSU power. I use one with my pump :)
Zalman is external :P
You can get any of these 'smart' power strips in Argos or Maplin, look for model names there and froogle about for savings.
Sweet thanks dudes :)
Also does anyone know where I can buy a Reserator 2? Can't find one anywhere in the UK :(
Cheers,
Suman
Started a project log here :)