Next time I need to actually buy an extension cord, I might get one of these..."A simple method for distributing power in a workshop, these heavy-gauge extension cords have multiple outlets spaced along their length. The outlets have integral dust covers and anchor holes to allow temporary fastening to a wall or exposed studs. The sheathing is abrasion resistant and remains flexible in cold weather." - [via] - Link.
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Oct 28, 2006 10:44 AM
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These things are really nice to have, especially when it comes time for Halloween and Christmas decorating outdoors. I also keep one hanging horizontally across one wall of my shop so I always have an outlet close by. Love them!
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yes! these things are great, i work as an audio tech and use them to run across the front and back of stages so bands can have easy access to outlets all around the stage.
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yes! these things are great, i work as an audio tech and use them to run across the front and back of stages so bands can have easy access to outlets all around the stage. also i believe orchestras use them as an easy way to power lights on their music stands and call them orchestra strips.
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Arlec (available in Australia and NZ) make a similar "power chain" which has 4 or 6 individually switchable outlets spaced 2m apart along an extension cord. They're not mentioned on the Arlec site, but the model number is DES12 ("6 Outlet Power Chain"). I originally found them at bunnings and have been giving them to people as gifts, they rock!
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I've been making my own multi-outlet extension cords for several years now for my Christmas lights, and I haven't burned down the house yet (knock on wood). You can find a couple of pictures of one I made last year at the address below. The cord you see there is a 25 foot long cord from Home Depot and cost me about $5. The outlet cost me less than $2. I often cut a cord to length and put on my own outlet which cost even less.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26535210@N00/286013049/
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I tried one of the arlec ones, I got mine from the warehouse here in NZ, anyway, they have incredibly crap switches on each outlet. my 2x500 watt floodlight burned out the switch on one of them within a day. I say avoid the arlec ones.
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