On 02/10/2013 08:44, harryagain wrote:
"Nightjar" wrote in message
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On 01/10/2013 18:10, rbel wrote:
...or at least the area around my desk.

Having bought a new desk I decided to sort out the mare's nest of
cables that had accumulated behind the old one over the years. I was
amazed to find that I had 8 wall warts just for this relatively small
area. This does not include the 7 chargers used elsewhere in the
building for mobiles etc.

I would be surprised if you were unusual in that. I can't get through the
tangle of wires to count them, but I know I have 2 x 6 way and 1 x 4 way
socket strips in use and the computers and monitors only take one of those
sockets, to feed the UPS.

I really wanted to rationalise the various extension strips I have
under the desk and arrange to put the sockets somewhere more
accessible. The only options I can think of at the moment are either
two 6 gang switched extension leads fastened to one end of the desk or
four MK 3 gang switched socket outlets recessed into the end panel of
the desk. At least these would cover current needs and allow for a
couple of spare outlets.

IME, no matter how many sockets you have, you will always need more.

Colin Bignell

They are the ideal way to start a fire. Especially the way some people use
them.
Some are outright dangerous. All sorts of fakes out there too.



They are not a problem if you know what you are doing though.

Colin Bignell