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    Power outlet extension cord and additional slots. power outlets fall out of additional slots

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kneehowguys, Oct 15, 2014.

  1. kneehowguys

    kneehowguys Notebook Evangelist

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    Power outlet extension cord and additional slots. power outlets fall out of additional slots

    What type of power outlet extension that gives you extra slots will have extra slots that let power outlet plug into them snuggly?

    My power outlet keeps falling out of the additional slots.

    Are there some that are tighter or have locking mechanisms?
     
    kneehowguys, Oct 15, 2014
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    1) Stop repeating your thread title in the body of your posts.

    2) This doesn't belong in this forum.

    3) What in the world are you talking about?
     
    saturnotaku, Oct 15, 2014
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    downloads and octiceps like this.
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    There should be enough friction on the blades of the plug to stop it from falling out. Whatever one you have that is too loose is probably really poorly/cheaply made.

    Try buying a more expensive one from a known quality brand. I expect you'll find it works without the plug falling out. If not, maybe the blades on the plug that is falling out are too thin - is it a cheapo power adapter?
     
    alexhawker, Oct 15, 2014
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    The cheapest extension leads use brass contacts in the sockets. Brass is relatively soft and the contacts bend out of shape with usage. This problem can be temporarily rectified by dismantling the extension lead and bending the contacts so the gaps are smaller.

    Better quality extension leads use phosphor bronze contacts. This is a more springy material and will give years of reliable service.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 16, 2014
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    Purchase Power Strip, Powers Strips, Surge Protector Strip, Surge Protection Strips At Globalindustrial.Com

    I get something that looks like this. I found out that it is called a "power strip"

    What are those 2 or 3 metal things that go into the power outlet? What is that called? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets I think it is the plug

    When I put the plug into the power strip, the plug falls out often. What do you look for when you are buying power strip and plugs to make sure the plugs will stay in?

    What brands would you recommend?
    http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Electronics-Power-Strips/zgbs/electronics/10967801
     
    kneehowguys, Oct 16, 2014
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    If plugs do not remain attached, then the strip violates basic safety requirements even defined by UL and CSA. Ignore brand names. If a power strip is not UL listed, then you should not have purchased it. And a store that sold it also has a serious integrity problem.

    UL is only about one thing - human safety. Described is a product (power strip) that cannot pass UL tests because it is a threat to human life.
     
    westom, Oct 17, 2014
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    alexhawker, Oct 18, 2014
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