Comments on: Power Outlets http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets Alex King's blog - software, photography, sports, etc. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:47:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Ned Barber http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55147 Ned Barber Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:57:27 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55147 We all have this kind of problem. And yes, 24 is a lot of outlets, but most of the things you are talking about, external drives, USB hubs, and so forth use almost nopower. You could put 24 external disk drives on a 20 amp circuit and have most of the power left over. I really like the multi outlet strip from APC shown in an earlier post. We all have this kind of problem. And yes, 24 is a lot of outlets, but most of the things you are talking about, external drives, USB hubs, and so forth use almost nopower. You could put 24 external disk drives on a 20 amp circuit and have most of the power left over. I really like the multi outlet strip from APC shown in an earlier post.

]]> By: Bob Plankers http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55144 Bob Plankers Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:54:00 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55144 I've got a couple of the <a href="http://us.kensington.com/html/1052.html">Kensington SmartSockets tabletop power strips</a> on my desk, and I love them. The 16 foot power cord helps, too. I’ve got a couple of the Kensington SmartSockets tabletop power strips on my desk, and I love them. The 16 foot power cord helps, too.

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55138 Alex Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:41:06 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55138 That's why I wanted individual outlet on/offs as well. I've been considering the electrician option too... That’s why I wanted individual outlet on/offs as well. I’ve been considering the electrician option too…

]]> By: Geof F. Morris http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55137 Geof F. Morris Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:40:08 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55137 Alex: 24 outlets seem like a lot of power going through one circuit. You might consult a local electrician to have him do a home run from your breaker to your office, then bring the conduit right under the desktop and then do the splitting. Will it cost more? Undoubtedly. But it would be a dedicated circuit, brand new conduit and wire, and capable of having power conditioning, etc. applied to it. Has to be worth your time and money. Alex: 24 outlets seem like a lot of power going through one circuit. You might consult a local electrician to have him do a home run from your breaker to your office, then bring the conduit right under the desktop and then do the splitting. Will it cost more? Undoubtedly. But it would be a dedicated circuit, brand new conduit and wire, and capable of having power conditioning, etc. applied to it. Has to be worth your time and money.

]]> By: Chris Meller http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55129 Chris Meller Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:28:21 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55129 Heh... So you're all trying to convert your desks into datacenter-esk setups? I find that interesting... I really don't know that I've ever seen any kind of surge protector that would let you switch on and off single outlets on it. The closest thing I could think of off-hand would be a remotely-managed power strip / UPS / etc. that's generally used in a datacenter environment so you can hard-cycle a machine remotely. And by that point, I don't think the added convenience would quite be worth your investment for a single desk... Adam and Mark's ideas about using the huge power strip (again, like you'd find in a server cabinet) is probably the best idea. You wouldn't be able to individually control each outlet, but you'd at least have plenty of room for everything you need. I'd probably plug all my core devices into it and then string off a regular power strip to the desk for easy access for one-off stuff (that's what I do with my laptop(s) now, simply because I'm lazy). Heh… So you’re all trying to convert your desks into datacenter-esk setups? I find that interesting…

I really don’t know that I’ve ever seen any kind of surge protector that would let you switch on and off single outlets on it. The closest thing I could think of off-hand would be a remotely-managed power strip / UPS / etc. that’s generally used in a datacenter environment so you can hard-cycle a machine remotely. And by that point, I don’t think the added convenience would quite be worth your investment for a single desk…

Adam and Mark’s ideas about using the huge power strip (again, like you’d find in a server cabinet) is probably the best idea. You wouldn’t be able to individually control each outlet, but you’d at least have plenty of room for everything you need. I’d probably plug all my core devices into it and then string off a regular power strip to the desk for easy access for one-off stuff (that’s what I do with my laptop(s) now, simply because I’m lazy).

]]> By: Mark Mathson http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55127 Mark Mathson Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:48:11 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55127 I am not sure if you read Lifehacker or not but I recently saw <a href="http://lifehacker.com/software/cord-management/cordless-workspace-redux-the-gina-edition-239904.php" rel="external">a post that gives a decent idea on cord and power management</a>. I haven't done this yet myself, but am planning on trying something similar. I am not sure if you read Lifehacker or not but I recently saw a post that gives a decent idea on cord and power management.

I haven’t done this yet myself, but am planning on trying something similar.

]]> By: Adam Jacob Muller http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55120 Adam Jacob Muller Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:28:04 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/2007/03/20/power-outlets#comment-55120 stick one of <a href="http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP7932">these</a> under your desk? It has 24 ports.... <a href="http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP7931">this</a> only has 16 ports, but use a standard plug, the other uses a twistlock. I'm also not joking. These things can be pretty useful, and they will last absolutely forever. stick one of these under your desk? It has 24 ports….
this only has 16 ports, but use a standard plug, the other uses a twistlock.
I’m also not joking. These things can be pretty useful, and they will last absolutely forever.

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