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the unsung octopus feeding every gadget you own from one overworked wall socket
means A length of multiple electrical outlets fed by a single plug, letting you power several devices from one wall socket, often with a switch and surge protection.
from A plain modern compound of "power" plus "strip," the latter from Old English "strīpe," a long narrow band — the same sense behind a strip of land or a strip of bacon. The name simply describes the thing: a narrow band studded with power outlets, a term that emerged in the 20th century alongside the household crowd of appliances that needed feeding. Related coinages like "power bar" reflect the same straightforward naming.
- surge myth
- Cheap ones offer outlets, zero actual surge protection
- daisy chain
- Plugging strips into strips is a real fire hazard
- joule rating
- Higher joules absorb bigger electrical spikes before failing
- silent death
- Surge protectors wear out and quietly stop protecting
- overload trip
- Built-in breakers cut power when current exceeds limits
belkin surge protector — most popular power strip brand with 6 outlets, used in millions of homes and offices
tripp lite isobar — professional-grade power strip with individual outlet isolation, standard in recording studios and broadcast facilities