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Unread 06/20/2009, 06:19 PM   #1
Byronc
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Power Strips?

What brands of power strips do you all use to organize the mess of chords under your tanks? I have only heard of American DJ strips, but I wanted to see what you all recommend,


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Unread 06/20/2009, 06:20 PM   #2
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I would get the DJ power center definitely. can handle up to 15 amps, and has each on its own switch for easy powering on and off...I will be getting 1 or two of these for my next setup.


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Unread 06/20/2009, 07:09 PM   #3
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I would get the DJ power center definitely. can handle up to 15 amps, and has each on its own switch for easy powering on and off...I will be getting 1 or two of these for my next setup.
sounds good but dont know anything about them..sound pricey too

i use plain old strips from home depot or wal-mart plug into a GFI




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Unread 06/20/2009, 07:34 PM   #4
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Should really get those off the floor. A leak could cause some major issues.

The DJ strips are more money but they have individual switches.

http://www.amazon.com/American-DJ-ch.../dp/B0002GL50Q


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Unread 06/20/2009, 07:38 PM   #5
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they are ok there....if it did leak the gfi would trip.. an indication that something is not right it should not leak or over flow


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Unread 06/20/2009, 07:41 PM   #6
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THE ROOK thanks for link

cheap..not bad at all... i think i just make have to buy a couple now


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Unread 06/20/2009, 07:41 PM   #7
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I got my dj power strips for $20 at guitar centers. Even at $30 it is a cheap price to assure good and safe power strips.


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Should really get those off the floor. A leak could cause some major issues.

I would suggest the same.


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Unread 06/20/2009, 08:07 PM   #9
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I think I found an awesome alternative to the dj strips unless you want a cleaner install for viewing purposes. But since all my stuff's under the stand I didn't really care. 6 outlets switched, one not switched, 15 amp breaker for surge protection, and all for under 20 bux!

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-ULT31570.../dp/B0006HBBF0


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Unread 06/21/2009, 12:39 AM   #10
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Thanks for the input, I ended up picking up an American DJ power strip at a local guitar center for 30 bucks today.


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