Power strip
A power strip is a block of electrical outlets that provide AC power to any electrical device such as appliances or computers.[2] They are often used when multiple devices must be connected to a source of electricity, and are used anywhere from casual home-entertainment to being depended on for vital hospital machines. They contain a master switch (Figure 1) which can be manually turned off when devices aren't in use.
Power strips used to be useful for reducing 'vampire power', which was power wasted while electronics were turned off. This problem has been largely solved with improved electronics.
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References
- ↑ Wikimedia Commons [Online], Available: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/Socket_5.jpg
- ↑ TrippLite. (September 11, 2015). Power Strip Buying Guide [Online], Available: http://www.tripplite.com/products/powerStrip-Buying-Guide
