I'm a real dummy when it comes to electrical gadgets and can't decide between the two Belkin power strips (1 amp/5 watt OR 2.1 amp/10 watt) and the Outlets To Go strip at this link. http://www.amazon.com/Outlets-Go-Powe... On my upcoming trip, I'll be...
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Based on what you're mentioning - I'd go with the 2.1 Amp/10 Watt power strip myself. Many USB devices need at least 1 Amp these days, and 2.1 Amps will allow you to charge two at once. The 'Monster 'Outlet to go' is nice - but underpowered at 500 mA (0.5 Amp). Not sure how much your laptop needs to charge quickly - but many tablets need 10 Watts to properly charge.
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Hello Rob; I have used it on my Tv but not my computer. No particular reason. I would use a good powerstrip with a breaker but it would be best to check with a person who has the credentials before I used it on my computer. Somebody at Best Buy for example that is a member of their Geek Squad. Personally, if it were me ,I would do it because I have a 60.00 Powerstrip.
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These power strips are rated for 125 volts. That is also the plug configuration.
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It depends on the device. This Power strip just has universal ports, it doesn't change the power level at all. So, whatever comes out of the wall is what you get. The USA uses 110V so it might not be enough for your devices. Good thing is that they just won't work if you try. If you go the other way (110V device in a country that uses 240V) you will most likely fry the device.
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I run two 16-1/2 foot (5 meter), 24 watt, strips with no problem. I'm no expert, but the 5 meter strips seem to be rated from 24 to 72 watts. Guess that you would have to check the watt rating and do the arithmetic.
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you will require two power packs as the amazon power pack can only power one strip
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The device sheet specifies that it can handle 10 Amps or 2500 Watts. (You can assume the power strip load is virtually zero.) Just add up the max power drawn by each device you plug into the strip and keep the total under 2500 W.If you only have the current load (@ 120 Volts) divide it by 2 to get the load that appears at 240 V. Keep this current total under 10.
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That would depend on your intended application for the device. Personally I found the "Belkin Conserve Socket with Energy Saving Outlet" better suited to my needs. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P2UMQ2/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
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Haven't tested this one specifically but almost all that have been legitimately tested that are similar to this one have 2.4 total so if you have one item plugged in it will draw up to 2.4 a. If you have two plugged in the unit will allocate the 2.4 amps between both items but no more. There are plenty of chargers out there that will deliver a full 2.4 amps to each usb port but they are a little more expensive.I hope this helps and good luck!Chris
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I found that if you solder the strips together and not use the cheap connecters you don't get as bad of a voltage drop for 2 strips. You can also feed them from both ends. That will even the voltage out a bit more. I have a giant project going on and with the correct transformer, creative wiring, and big enough wire you can get away with not using these. You can always try and add it later....
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I have used this unit with a power strip with no problem. However, since this unit uses 1.2 amp of power,the power strip has to be rated for 1.2 amp or more.
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Not sure of the best thing to do but there is diminishing amperage with just one power strip. I found this when seeking to power a saw that uses all 15 amps. This surge protector has an output of something like 12.5 amps. I don't know what would happen if you daisy chain different pieces together. If you do that, I'd get a product with just 2 or 4 recepticles on it and save a few dollars. If you are real worried, I might call some electrical supply house in your area and find out what others do if you have a shakey power service. Our power goes off and comes back on quickly sometimes so I even have a surge protector on my aging refrigerator. The power system in this country is aging and I've seen many pieces of expensive commercial equipment blown out at once by careless electric company folks. There is good reason to do something...
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Mind didn't work so well, so I switched to a Power Brite 6000w with 12,000 watt surge, it was worth the extra price I did keep my Go Power as a back-up but haven't used it since I replaced it.
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After much research, I'm sold on the BE112234-10 or the -08 (last two digits are the cord lenght), The other Belkin models did not have all the features as these units have. These links below helped me alot. I'll be buying 20 or so also for my clients (from Amazon). Good luck to you all. -jay http://www.powersquid.com/surge_protection_introduction.html http://www.tripplite.com/en/buying-guides/technology-primers/surge-protector-buying-guide.cfm
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the recommendation is to have a much stronger converter from the device you 're using. Other people say you need twice as strong. You should probably look into spending a little more and get a 2500 or 3000 watts.
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This is only a plug adapter, it is not a transformer. Therefore, while it will allow you to plug any 3-prong or 2-prong US electrical device into it, it will still give you the power of the host receptacle. If your power strip/surge protector is designed to work with the type of power in the host receptacle, then this will do what you want.
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No, I thought the item was far too bulky to carry while travelling. In addition, you would need an international conversion plug and transformer as most overseas locations use 220 volts. Most travel converters say that they will handle upto 1800 watts, but they have only one plug outlet. I doubt that they would supply enough amperage to power three plugs and two USB connectors if you connected the Belkin surge protector into it. I had issues with this accepting power in Atlanta Hartsfield airport--not sure about the 180+ countries using 220 v.