Power strips

Choose a power strip according to the devices to be connected in one place and their arrangement. Socket count is only part of comparison: access between plugs, cable and exact product configuration also matter.

Assess usable sockets

Arrange the devices you will use and pay attention to bulky power adapters. Compare socket orientation and spacing, as well as clearance around them. Two power strips with the same number of positions may suit your layout differently. Do not infer a total permissible load by adding assumed values for individual sockets.

For offers with USB, check exactly what the ports are intended for and how their outputs are described. The power socket and USB port are assessed according to the different devices you will use. A shared housing or commercial family does not mean the same configuration across all variants. Also check the kit contents for the connections required.

Cable, placement and control

Determine where the housing will sit and how the cable will reach the source. Check length, input plug and intended fixing method. Distinguish a ready-made power strip from a version without cable or another separate item. For a PDU designation, compare mounting data and socket arrangement against equipment and available space.

Review the controls and conditions of use described for the specific reference. A switch or light indicator does not verify surge protection or another protective function. Look for explicit confirmation of the property required. Also avoid transferring suitability for a particular environment between similar-looking products.

More points or greater distance

When the main task is reaching distant equipment, compare Extension leads and cable reels. For an individual cable end, there are Plugs and couplers. Offers from LEGRAND, BACHMANN and COMMEL can be browsed by manufacturer. Before choosing, compare the entire configuration: connected devices, usable positions, cable route, placement and required functions. This way, additional sockets are assessed against the actual layout instead of solely by the largest number in the title.