Need surge protector for oversize adapters

[vavavroom]

I am looking for a surge protector/power strip with individual switches for my computer and peripherals. The problem with all the power strips I find is that the outlets are too close to each other and I can use only every other outlet because the power supplies are too big. I only see one kind of powerstrip for large power supplies. It is semi-circular, which is fine but it does not have individual switches. Any suggestions?

 

[Linctex]

I just hook lots of cheap ones together, after one "GOOD one" to feed them..

It isn't neat... but it works.

 

[vavavroom]

That's been my solution so far, but the cable salad behind my desk is out of control.

 

[Donald]

Some people use 8" extension cords. Some power strips are built to accommodate a row of power cubes.

 

[shanneba]

Would short extension cords help with your brick type power adapters?

https://www.amazon.com/6-Inch-Power...r=8-4&keywords=extension+cord+6+inch

 

[4WD]

I use those with the clear end and LED indicators …

 

[vavavroom]

Originally Posted by Donald
Some power strips are built to accommodate a row of power cubes.


I can't find any with individual switches.

 

[vavavroom]

Originally Posted by shanneba
Would short extension cords help with your brick type power adapters?

https://www.amazon.com/6-Inch-Power...r=8-4&keywords=extension+cord+6+inch


While that will allow me to use all outlets on the power strip it's going to make my cable salad even worse. If I can't find a power strip with more widely spaced outlets and individual switches, this may be my only option.

 

[4WD]

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[4WD]

A power tower has a switch at each level

 

[vavavroom]

Originally Posted by 4WD
A power tower has a switch at each level




That will work! I saw similar towers but none had switches. I'll buy two of those. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Garak]

I do like that power tower idea, too. The little short extension cords are very clever, too, but I imagine they'd be better off used in moderation, with respect to cable salad, as you indicated.