Can you plug a power strip into this and have the power strip turn on and off with this item, or, is it not powerful enough?
2033435
I haven't attempted this. But I imagine it would work. I would just get a power strip with a button instead though.
2033436
It's a simple switch, not a current limiting device. So, I see no reason why it should not work. It can handle 1800W, which is equal to 15 amps, should work just fine as long as you stay within that rating.
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.
1441085
I have mine plugged into a power strip and it works perfectly fine. An extension cord should work just as well.
1612831
no ... it plugs into a receptacle ... you should have to use a switched receptacle
617281
I do use mine plugged into a work bench power strip. I needed the advantage of a switch for my hot glue gun which doesn't have an on/off switch. It works fine and does not take up more than the space of one outlet if put on the end with the switch toward the outside.
569858
Yes. Its basically a plug with a on/off switch on the side. You could plug a surge protector into it but why not flip the surge protector switch off? According to the box its rated for 120v / 15A /60Hz /1800w so you just don't want to exceed that.
1592660
Power isn't as big a problem as the voltage drop. By the end of the strip, you may only be getting 10v, for example. You should measure it.
1380597
The strips must be connected to use the same power source. I suppose if you had a long enough extender, the one that comes with it is maybe 4", it might work.
1881236
I'm not certain about that. I think the power strip monitors the current draw from the control outlet, and if it drops below a certain amount, it triggers the shut-down. I can only suggest that you give it a try and see if it works the way you want it to. Otherwise, you can always use a different device as the control.
15121
It's got a power supply with it. I have that plugged into my power strip...
201318
Yes !but actually what you would do it's simply don't connect it, but to turn it on and off you would have to cut the power to the outlet used to plug it !
1510572
It must be plugged in/powered on to pass a signal through the switcher, even if you're only planning to use it manually (without the remote). Also be aware that it uses an external 9v "wall wart" power supply, so it will crowd your power strip a bit.
1352378
Yes, it works well with a power strip. I have one plugged into the power strip and our TV projector is plugged into the Simple Touch. It turns off while I am sleeping after I pick a pre-set time. I am not sure how you intend to use with an extension cord.
1723434
If I under stand the question correctly, the answer is no: the strip will not, in response to one z-wave command, turn an outlet off, wait for a period of time, and then turn that outlet back on.
354643
This single power strip serves as an on/off switch where none exists. It is not really a power strip because it is for a single outlet. If you connect an extension cord to the single outlet, then you can have more than one outlet controlled by an on/off switch. Don't buy this, if you want a traditional power switch!
285073
I am not familiar with this. I guess you would have to look at the "specs" of the "thing" you want to plug in and see what it's power requirements are.
1367412
I have the power cord attached to a surge protector and turn it off on the surge protector. Otherwise I don't think there is an on/off switch
917792
No their is not. It doesn't matter what wattage the device you wish to use as the main (as long as it's not something crazy ie high powered tools, generators etc that will fry the power strip) when you that device is turn the internal circuitry of the power strip will send a response to the other outlets telling them to turn on. If a some or all of your device are not turning on/off at the same time their is a small knob on the side of the strip where you can adjust + or - to make them all work. Most of the time you do not need to touch this as it's very sensitive to adjustments you make.