Mastodawn

They seem so surprised
Six power players' shared link
I know - it's shocking

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March 11, 2026

Hackaday 4d ago

Power Control for a Busy Workbench

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/03/10/power-control-for-a-busy-workbench/

13 4d ago

Power Control for a Busy Workbench https://hackaday.com/2026/03/10/power-control-for-a-busy-workbench/
#Homehacks #Mainspower #Power #Powerstrip

Power Control For A Busy Workbench

Who among us does not have a plethora of mains-powered devices on their workbench, and a consequent mess of power strips to run them all? [Jeroen Brinkman] made his more controllable with a multi-w…

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xro Feb 5

Redoing the #3dprint, with all plastic blobs removed, I still noticed a plastic smell.

Soon joined by a buzzing sound from below the table.

Turns out my printer's power-outlet-bar (Steckerleiste) was melting. 😱

The thing is old but quite fancy:
90° outlets. Rated for 16A. Fitted with a 6.3A fuse that did NOT trip and an overtemp warning buzzer.

Unfortunately they also added a switch. I hate those. Switches/etc in #powerstrip always become a bad contact and cause problems. Same here, again!

Howard Smith MD, AM Jan 16

HEZI Branded Power Strips Electrocute. These power strips have an ungrounded metal enclosure that can become energized creating a risk of electrocution and death. #hezi #powerstrip #shock #electrocute #recall
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Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "HEZI Branded Power Strips Electrocute These power strips have an ungrounded metal enclosure that can become energized creating a risk of electrocution and death. About 1,320 of these HEZI branded power strips were sold online at Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Kmart.com, and Sears.com from May 2024 through October 2025. Stop plugging in these recalled power strips. To obtain a full refund, consumers contact HEZI HOME by phone at 1-602-804-6830 or by email at recall_hezi@163.com and follow the instructions provided to complete the refund process. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/HEZI-Brand-Power-Strips-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Electrocution-Sold-by-HEZI-HOME #hezi #powerstrip #shock #electrocute #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on January 16, 2026: "HEZI Branded Power Strips Electrocute These power strips have an ungrounded metal enclosure that can become energized creating a risk of electrocution and death. About 1,320 of these HEZI branded power strips were sold online at Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Kmart.com, and Sears.com from May 2024 through October 2025. Stop plugging in these recalled power strips. To obtain a full refund, consumers contact HEZI HOME by phone at 1-602-804-6830 or by email at recall_hezi@163.com and follow the instructions provided to complete the refund process. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/HEZI-Brand-Power-Strips-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Electrocution-Sold-by-HEZI-HOME #hezi #powerstrip #shock #electrocute #recall".

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Unofficial PetaPixel Bot Jul 3, 2025

Genki Moonbase GaN Power Strip Review: A Power Strip You Actually Want On Your Desk https://petapixel.com/2025/07/03/genki-moonbase-gan-power-strip-review-a-power-strip-you-actually-want-on-your-desk/ #gancharger #powerstrip #usbcharger #Equipment #workspace #computer #workflow #Reviews #review #desk #usbc #gan

Genki Moonbase GaN Power Strip Review: A Power Strip You Actually Want On Your Desk

A powerstrip you don't need to hide.

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Steve Dustcircle 🌹Apr 8, 2025

#Buyer Beware: Cheap #PowerStrips Hold Hidden Horrors

https://hackaday.com/2025/04/07/buyer-beware-cheap-power-strips-hold-hidden-horrors/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8YdOG9biKU
#electricity #powerstrip #harborfreight

Buyer Beware: Cheap Power Strips Hold Hidden Horrors

We’ve got a love-hate relationship with discount tool outlet Harbor Freight: we hate that we love it so much. Apparently, [James Clough] is of much the same opinion, at least now that he&#821…

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Unofficial PetaPixel Bot Dec 10, 2024

Genki’s Stylish ‘Moonbase’ Manages to Make Power Strips Exciting https://petapixel.com/2024/12/10/genkis-stylish-moonbase-manages-to-make-power-strips-exciting/ #genkimoonbase #Technology #powerstrip #Equipment #charging #genki #power #News #usbc

Genki's Stylish 'Moonbase' Manages to Make Power Strips Exciting

This illuminated power strip has 'out of this world' style.

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Pusher of Pixels May 27, 2024

#Technology #Tech #Computers #Powerstrip #Hardware

anybody know of a basic power strip, but with the switch at the end opposite the cable?

This is the closest I've found, which obviously isn't it exactly but at least the switch is sticking out out at the end given the cord configuration.

The concept would be the power strip end with switch just peeking out under a desk or couch or cabinet. The plug is behind, the cables plugged in are hidden, just the switch needs to be accessible.

I get 'why' these aren't seemingly made - extra wiring etc. but it just seems like such a useful feature at least for me.