"Adrian Caspersz" wrote in message
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On 30/11/2019 14:40, tim... wrote:

Years ago Eon gave away "intelligent" adapters that on one leg gave
normal power and on the other leg switched off if the appliance wasn't
being used. See
http://blog.coultard.com/2014/02/eon...n-standby.html

ISTR something like this being pitched on Dragons Den

I can't recall the result


Power Safer PSX failed product Review and Teardown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfYSXaAj5k

They didn't get the investment, but went into production. Failed massively
and hundreds ended up on the shelves of Poundland, A pound for for a
useful supply of components.

Search for "Powersafer PSX" on ebay.

still seems to be being sold new for 20 quid

the sellers obviously don't think it's a failed product