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smart strip
« on: October 17, 2007, 10:38:00 pm »
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              Is there any similar product to this smart strip that I can buy locally? Like, at a Lowes? My understanding is that the smart strip powers up whatever item is plugged into it without needing to push a on/off button on the device. Is this correct? I have gone on ebay and looked for a smart strip but have not had any luck. Thanks

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Re: smart strip
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2007, 11:10:58 pm »
I think you can find them at sears.
they are commonly used in wood shops
to turn on dust collectors when a dust
making tool is turned on.

i know my local sears has them in stock.
they are in the tool section.


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Re: smart strip
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2007, 03:17:44 pm »
yeah, i got mine at sears, they were located near the power tools.

it is called the Craftsman Auto Switch and will cost you around $20.  they work very well.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00924031000P?vName=Tools&keyword=Craftsman+Auto+Switch
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Re: smart strip
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2007, 04:51:54 pm »
Only extra outlets on that thing?  Can you just plug a normal surge protector into that then for speakers and other misc stuff?  Don't see why it wouldn't work I guess.