Can I plug this into a surge protector strip?
215166
you can, but to turn it on you have to get to it, and my surge strips are usually way back under things. But it works fine.
215167
no one is stopping you. probably voids the warranty, though, since you're basically plugging a tiny little surge protector strip into another surge protector.
968724
I agree with Tom below, EXCEPT that the power strip must not have a surge suppressor in it; Those TYPICALLY absorb voltages above about 140 to 150 VAC and turn the "surge" into heat. The nominal 230V EU voltage will promptly burn it out, probably with minimal (a pop and smell) or major consequences (the whole thing blowing apart.
2218453
I think you could plug in with no problem but I dont know if it would affect the way a surge protector works? Product worked great for outdoor lights for holidays so I did not have to go out in the cold to turn them all off!
2075514
Please note that this is not a converter. It is a surge protector and power strip.
2033437
I'm not sure about a power strip being attached to this cause I've not used it that way. But it works just like a regular plug with a switch so I imagine it will work.
1235681
I have found that it depends. I have successfully used mine with some power strips, but not others, likely due to the differences in how the surge protection, if any, on the strip is accomplished electrically. I have also had success with extension cords and output expanders.
287240
Its a power strip and not a surge protector. But,traveling in Europe you discover electrical outlets are few and far between. This device allows multiple units to be charged from a single outlet, yet compact enough to throw in an overnight bag. Remember, its a power strip not an adapter or converter.
774067
I'm not sure what whole house surge protection is. I know that they have to be plugged into the wall outlet and not into a surge protector, but I'm not sure if you're referring to regular surge protector strips or to a special type of surge protection. Sorry that I can't answer your question
163606
Yes you will, but it is still readily accessible and the Unit comes with, in my case, a long enough cord to reach my surge protector. On my set up, because of the proximity to power, the unit is entirely invisible.
2029279
I don't believe it will work because the surge protector has a 3-prong plug and I do think you need the third prong to ground the strip. However, I am no electrician and you may want to get a second opinion. Sorry I wasn't very helpful.
2038897
This power strip has minor surge protection. I would not depend on this to protect anything important. I've used it plugged into another surge protector and then used the ends to plug the wall warts for things like my cell phone, tablet, and laptop which don't all like to plug into normal power strips so easily. This is good for devices that have fat wall wart transformers.
1821980
No, I use it plugged into a regular double 3-prong wall outlet which also has the surge protector for my desktop computer, printer, modem and wi-fi plugged into the other half.
1241461
No surge protection, not really a power strip either, I DJ and use it to plug 4 lights into one plugged switch, so when I turn the switch It controls 4 lights at once. Hope this helps
1933037
Yes, that's true. If you plug it into a surge protector it will not work properly, if at all.
915067
There is no reason that it cannot. Since installing this unit I have installed a whole house surge protector and both work fine.
1092443
Yes, make sure your strip outlet does say not to plug into a GFCI. Some strip outlets are circuit breaker only protections while others protect equipment from power dips and surges. This type could cause interference possibly. Always read the instructions and WARNINGS.
1971746
I think it says not to so I juggled my outlets around and did it without using a strip,then I did plug one into an outlet extender which is essentially a power strip at the wall outlet. It's been fine.