[PLUG-TALK] Power Strip Switches

[Pete Lancashire]

> On Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:46:27 -0700
> "Richard C. Steffens" <rsteff at comcast.net> dijo:
>
>> Pete Lancashire wrote:
>> > one idea but requires assembly
>> >
>> > mount a power switch on the front edge of the desk/bench. The two
with Richards update

Any mod will null the UL Cert

-pete

>> > cords can be made from a short extension cord.
>> >
>> > idea partially stolen from how Tek wired their in house built
>> > engineering benches. They also used a nice neon lit push button
>> > vs a toggle.
>> >
>>
>> I thought of that, and I could do it, but the space is open to the
>> public and for liability reasons I need to use a UL rated power strip,
>> or hire an electrician. For this task, the electrician route is too
>> expensive.
>
> I wonder if it would be possible to rewire a power strip. I am thinking
> of taking off the cover to see if you could re-route the cord out the
> other end.
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