Reddit reviews Tripp Lite Rackmount Network-Grade PDU Power Strip, 12 Right Angle Outlets Wide-Spaced, 15A, 15ft Cord w/ 5-15P Plug, (RS1215-RA),Black
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1u rackmount power strip12 outlets (6 front/6 rear)Outlets placed at right angle to accommodate bulky transformersDesigned for standard 19 inch racks15 feet cord; 15A circuit breakerLifetime warranty
Okay, I've read through the other comments and feel I still have something to contribute as I've just set this up for my parents and plan to run it at my place some time in the future.
Let me know if any of this didn't make sense to you.
Cheers!
Edit: additions in bold above
https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/electrical/power-strips/surge-protectors/ul100bd-multi-outlet-power-unit-125v-15a-9-14l-5-outlets-15-cord
The above link is a 5 outlet strip with a circuit-breaker that is push-back-in to reset, but no switch.
I've worked with several supervisors who would refuse to have anything mission-critical on a power-strip that had a switch - either someone stepping on it under a desk, or someone setting something down on top of it could switch it "off" at an inopportune moment.
I've found the easiest to find are the 3 to4-ft long wiremold strips with outlets spaced every 4 to 6 inches, rack-mount strip that still have a switch but have it under a cover that requires unclipping before you can manipulate the switch, and the good old industrial supply places where you will pay 2 to 3 times what the hardware store will charge but find exactly what you desire as one of the 200 power-strip options.
I do something like this, if only for looks.
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Network-Grade-Wide-Spaced-RS1215-RA/dp/B00006B834/ref=asc_df_B00006B834
I'm using this one.
I'm certainly no electrician but I do try to google with just a little more effort when it's electric. It's been a while since I brought everything down so I'm really not that comfortable only assuming that I'm hovering around 7.5A. If I was constantly sitting just below 10A I don't think I would be very comfortable with it, given there are at least 4 other outlets sharing the breaker. Someone else would probably have a much better answer than me if you want more info about a safe power draw. As for the PDU I bought... I was happy but after looking at the link again I realize that mine isn't the model with a surge protector and now I'm wondering if a break and inline fuse is enough for me now :P
Thanks, but I already ordered one off of amazon.
this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006B834/
For what kind of outlet/amperage?
I've got two of these and they work great, but if you can use a 30A one you could find some much better deals on eBay for used enterprise ones.
New Tripp Lite Rackmount Network-Grade PDU Power Strip, 12 Right Angle Outlets Wide-Spaced, 15A, 15ft Cord w/ 5-15P Plug (RS1215-RA) - Price: $45.96 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006B834/ref=asc_df_B00006B8345157357/
I have like, 5 of there. If you need to plug into a power strip, these are the way to go. Otherwise, use a Furman or a rackmount power thing. These are cheap and useful : https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Network-Grade-Wide-Spaced-RS1215-RA/dp/B00006B834/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1483140763&sr=8-6&keywords=rack+power
Is this brand reliable? I know that Furman is the standard, but for what I need, it’s out of my price range to get two of them (or more).
Tripp Lite Rackmount Network-Grade PDU Power Strip, 12 Right Angle Outlets Wide-Spaced, 15A, 15ft Cord w/ 5-15P Plug (RS1215-RA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006B834/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FtC7CbDJC4F5W
What you want is a Power Distribution Unit or PDU. They come in all sizes from a hand full of sockets to a lot of sockets. Something like this Tripp-Lite will work.
Along with this, if you're willing to spend a little bit of money you could consider getting a basic rack mount PDU like Tripplite PDU which might allow you to consolidate all the power closer to the source and let you route/bundle it a bit cleaner - instead of having all the wires reaching back to the bottom of the rack.