Hi,
I need an (US) outlet strip that is capable of supporting a large number of wall warts. The cables from the wall warts should all exit in the same direction -- *normal* to the outlet strip. This also places a constraint on how closely spaced the outlets should be (I don't want a wall wart to interfere with an outlet on either side of the outlet that it occupies!)
The strip can't be longer than 3 ft (though I could purchase a couple to get the number of outlets I need). The power cord should exit to the side or out the end (NOT out the "face"!).
[I need these in multiples of 12 outlets -- but can do those as 6+6]Ideally, fabricated out of metal so I can disassemble it and install individual power switches per outlet (expecting the outlet strip to have switches just sets the bar too high!).
This sort of thing *looked* appropriate: note the orientation of the outlets and their spacing.
OTOH, *this* sucks because of the orientation *and* spacing:
However, I've already disassembled a similar one (to the x1up) and discovered that the internal configuration is essentially a large, monolithic assembly (remove the metal skin and what you see is essentially the same)! Not feasible to modify in any way!
[The unit I disassembled was also too long -- but, I figured I could always trim it down *if* that had been the only thing wrong with it!]On (under) my lab benches, I use outlet strips similar to:
The units that I have allow the individual outlets to be removed (press fit with latches) and reoriented (because the holes are square and not rectangular -- unlike wiremold strips!). But, the outlets are far too close together (every other one would be obscured)
In past searches, I'd found a 4 outlet device that was intended for this sort of application (it even had clamps that would hold the individual wall warts in place!) but it was pricey ($50) and *only* handled 4 outlets.
It is amazing that such a beast doesn't appear to exist! :< I've got a note in to a friend to see if he can fabricate some out of U-channel for me as that seems to be the only way to get something suitably robust (not this tin crap) with the desired spacing (hello Mr. Greenlee!) and orientation.
Has anyone seen anything similar?
Thx,
--don