The rising use of various electronic devices has created a need for multiple power outlets at specific locations not readily served by wall outlets. To meet this need, Tripp Lite offers a wide variety of power strips with multiple form factors, in lengths from 12 in. to 72 in., with a variety of power cord lengths up to 15 ft. They feature from fou. A typical home computer setup consists of a computer, monitor, modem/router, and printer for a total of four power cords. The nearest wall outlet probably contains two outlets, so a multiple-outlet power strip is required. Selecting a power strip starts with determining the number of outlets required. This can be complicated by the need to plug in. Considering the basic computer setup that was discussed earlier with a need for four outlets, the Tripp Lite PS120406with a 15 ampere (A) breaker and a 6-foot (ft.) power cord is a suitable choice (Figure 1). Figure 1: The Tripp Lite PS120406 four-outlet power strip has a 6 ft. power cord, a covered switch, and a 15 A circuit breaker. (Image source.
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