【Power Strip Recommendation 2023】How to choose Power Strip | Function| Tips| Recommendation 2022-11-11 Modern people often choose to purchase different home appliances to improve their quality of life, but with limited electrical sockets, power strips are a must-have item in Hong Kong homes. There are various kinds of power strips available in the market, the following will introduce the common functions of power strips and the points to note when using them. Common Features of Power Strips Independent switch USB socket Line Filter Smart Control Surge protector Precautions when using the power strip Position Total available power Use the independent switch Do not connect the power strips Recommendation Click here to see all Power Strip products 1. Common Features of Power Strips 1.1 Independent switch Most of the power strips in the market are equipped with at least 3 power supply plugs, so in order to reduce the load of too many outlets on the power strip, most of the power strips are equipped with independent switches to save power. 1.2 USB socket Nowadays, most electronic products (such as mobile phones and Bluetooth headsets) are charged by USB cables, so most of the new power strips also have USB sockets to save space. Generally speaking, the higher the value of V or A, the higher the power output will be, so you can pay attention to the number of outlets and the current output of the USB outlet before purchasing. 1.3 Line Filter Line filter is an electronic filter installed between the electronic equipment and its power supply, which can reduce electromagnetic interference between the equipment and the power supply, this function is often used in audio equipment, if the emphasis on the sound performance of the user can be equipped with this function of the power strip. 1.4 Smart Control With the popularity of smart home, some new power strips have even more smart features. Users can control the power strip through smart assistants such as Apple Home Kit, Amazon Alexa or brand-specific apps. Users can easily remote control the product, and can even monitor the power consumption of the power strip. 1.5 Surge protector Power strips with surge protector function are more suitable for users who live in village houses. A lightning strike will increase the current for a short period of time and destroy the electrical appliances in use, and these power strips provide over-current protection to disperse the current during a lightning strike to protect the appliances in use. 2. Precautions when using the power strip 2.1 Position The power strip is also an electrical product, so it should be avoided in direct sunlight, high temperature, humidity and dusty places to prevent the power strip from overheating or leakage of electricity, and should not be placed in places easily accessible to children. 2.2 Total available power According to the " Guidance Notes for the Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation", the rated value of the power strip in the market is 13A, which means the maximum power that can be used cannot exceed 2860W (13A x 220V), so you should consider the power consumption of the appliance when using it and avoid overloading the power strip. In addition, not all electrical appliances are suitable for power supply through the power strip, commonly used high power consumption appliances such as fan (1000 - 1800W), vacuum cleaner (about 1800W), heater (about 2000W) and so on. If you use them together, the power strip will exceed the current it can handle, and the breaker will be tripped suddenly. Therefore, you should check the output power of each appliance before use, and use a separate outlet for high power consumption appliances. 2.3 Use the independent switch If the appliance is not used frequently, the power should be turned off. If the power strip has an independent switch, you can turn off the power to the outlet, otherwise it is recommended to unplug the plug to save power. 2.4 Do not connect the power strips To avoid overloading, it is recommended that only one power strip or universal plug be connected to each power outlet, and that the strips should not be connected to each other to increase the power load on the power strip. 3. Recommendation MOMAX US2S Smart ChargeHub IoT 4Head Power Strip MOMAX US2S Smart ChargeHub IoT 4 sockets IoT Power Strip, you can easily use IoT applications to manage home equipment. It can also control individual devices to switch on and off at a specific time and track the power consumption of the device, which is especially suitable for busy office workers. MEC YS-4USB 4Head Power Strip + 4USB (1.8m Purple) #422-410p MEC 4 independent switch power strip comes with 4 USB charging plugs with USB charging plugs overload protection notice, while complying with the Hong Kong Electrical and Mechanical Services Department safety specifications. The plug is equipped with independent switch and safety flap. Belkin SurgePlus 4 Head Surge Protection Power Strip Schneider AvatarOn Extend 13A 6Head Power Strip with individual switch and 2port USB (3M) This 6 Head Power Strip with individual switch and 2port USB, using the British standard universal 13A power socket, provides safe and stable power supply performance for all types of electrical appliances, and the quality meets international safety standards. The independent on/off button is easy to use, and the 2 position 5V USB charging output, with a total current output of 2.4A, can meet your various needs. (Image Source: Internet) The above information is for reference only Click here to see all Power Strip products
