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Title: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: ArcadeNerd on September 12, 2009, 12:47:19 pm
Not sure if this power strip was mentioned before but I ran into it at Staples the other day.  It is the APC Power-Saving Essential SurgeArrest 7 (model# P7GT) and it has a master and 3 controlled outlets that power down when the master powers down, just like the Smart Strip.  It has 3 regular, not controlled, outlets as well for 7 total (1 master, 3 controlled, 3 regular).  It was like $24.99 or $29.99 retail (I can't remember which) but the kicker is that Staples had it on clearance (YMMV) for $14.90 so I bought 6 of them.  I have one with my PC right now (none in cabs yet) and everything powers down when I turn off the PC (pretty slick I mut say).

Link to the APC page to describe the power strip. http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=P7GT (http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=P7GT)
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: Beretta on September 12, 2009, 12:58:46 pm
could just hook up a relay from the computers psu to an electical box or power strip.

i think radio shack has some for like 4 or 5 bucks this is probably the route im gonna take.
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: Finchbyrd on September 12, 2009, 01:17:29 pm
I went to sears and bought a 3 outlet black and decker power strip thing, one is the main and the other two are for accesories. I put the pc in the main and a multi input extension cord in one of the  accesory ports. Works great.
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: Organic Jerk on September 12, 2009, 03:01:26 pm
I went to sears and bought a 3 outlet black and decker power strip thing, one is the main and the other two are for accesories. I put the pc in the main and a multi input extension cord in one of the  accesory ports. Works great.

What is the product name, model number and price for that item?  If it's at least 10-15 bucks cheaper than the smartstrip it may be perfect for this hackneyed LCD Monitor/TV setup I have...
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: drventure on September 12, 2009, 08:31:03 pm
I found something like that at walmart by phillips, but it was in the 20-25$ range. 14.99 is a deal!

Maybe someone skilled with AC electrical would want to play with relays and such, but that'd be a little too much risk for my blood. Esp when you can get something UL listed for less than 25$
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: severdhed on September 12, 2009, 09:53:39 pm
i used one of these (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00924031000P).  it is a craftsman auto switch.  i picked one up at sears for $20...and it works great. 
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: Finchbyrd on September 12, 2009, 10:32:06 pm
Sorry I was very wrong by saying black and decker haha, I have the craftsman from sears, the black and decker was a car inverter I bought more recently
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: DynamiteSJ on September 13, 2009, 02:17:23 am
I bought a monster cable strip.. smart strip wasnt available locally and i didnt want to wait for the mail. Monster cable has a "green" strip with does exactly what the smart strip does
Title: Re: Smart Strip alternative
Post by: Ummon on September 13, 2009, 11:21:50 pm
i used one of these (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00924031000P).  it is a craftsman auto switch.  i picked one up at sears for $20...and it works great. 

These work for everyone but me.....It's a conspiracy!



Maybe someone skilled with AC electrical would want to play with relays and such, but that'd be a little too much risk for my blood. Esp when you can get something UL listed for less than 25$

Yes...although wiring up a relay is about twice as hard as using jumpers cables on your car.


Mind, there is also the Powermite (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=91150.msg970340;topicseen#msg970340).