[PLUG-TALK] Power Strip Switches

John Jason Jordan johnxj at comcast.net
Sat Oct 31 03:02:34 UTC 2009


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
> > 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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