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American DJ PC-100A 8 Channel Power Strip with Lighted Toggles |  | Brand: American DJ
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $39.95
Buy New: $30.57
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 232
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 3 x 20 x 6
Warranty: 1 year limited parts and labor on defectives
MPN: PC-100A
Model: PC-100A
UPC: 640282043311
EAN: 0640282043311
ASIN: B0002GL50Q
Release Date: December 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 8 channel rack mount power distribution panel | | • | 15 amp breaker onboard | | • | single space rack mountable design | | • | backlite rocker switches |
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Product Description
A must for every DJ! Designed to eliminate extension cords and messy wires, the PC100A features 8 lighted switches and a 15A resettable circuit breaker right on the front panel. Ideal for switching lights and sound equipment. Highlights: Eight 120V.
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 Think outside the box... and BE GREEN! June 29, 2008
Marino Shauye
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Gas prices are skyrocketing, and so are energy costs. Every electronic you have plugged in, even when off, is using electricity. So why not cut power to your blender, TV or computer when you're not using it and save some dough?
I wanted a way to manage my computer peripherals (like external hard drive, scanner, printer, etc.) by a) allowing them to be plugged into a UPC backup that has limited outlets, and b) allowing me to pick and choose what I wanted powered up to save energy. I searched high and low for a power strip that had individual switches for each outlet. A couple do exist, but it seemed so inconvenient to have plugs and switches right next to each other along a standard power strip.
This power switch center, which was designed for DJs using multiple lighting and audio equipment, is the perfect answer. I don't know why they aren't marketed for computer users and TV entertainment system junkies.
With 8 outlets in the back and individual switches in the front, the cords are kept neatly away from view and the switches are easily accessible. The 3-prong outlets are set up with the grounding prong on top, so your unwieldy plugs with the bulky power supply boxes plug in nicely even if you set this guy on a flat surface (it's designed to be rack-mounted). The outlets are also spaced nicely apart so you don't have to waste any because of the power supplies. Larger power supplies might impede adjacent outlets, but I managed to alternate power-supplied plugs with regular ones which fit in the tight spaces.
There is also a handy reset button on the front if you should ever have a power surge. With a metal casing and solid switches with red LEDs, it's build pretty solidly. The 6' cord is also heavy-duty.
So let's think outside the box, people. Even though this was designed for DJs, it's perfect for your home, especially if you want to be green and save some green.
Exceptional product for the home and office February 18, 2009
A. M. Stewart (North America)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am an extremely happy owner of two of these units. The first one went in with my home entertainment system, fitting perfectly right on top of the dvd player. The second I used in my home office to control power to my computer, monitor, printer, router, etc. Rarely, if ever, do I need to have all of these components energized at once, and now I don't have to. The ability to power on only the components that I want to use will put a dent in my electric bill, while the convenience of having all the switches right up front coupled with the aesthetics of hiding all the cords in the back is probably worth the price alone. The fact that over time each unit will pay for itself was a major factor in deciding to buy them, but now seems like a bonus.
The only thing I can compare this to is a standard power strip, as that is what it replaces, but there is no competition- the only analogy I can think of is going from a bicycle to a BMW. In my home office I had to use two regular power strips to accommodate all of the components, with the strips and all the cords jumbled on the floor behind my desk- a real mess. Now, with just one of these power centers handling all the loads, I've hidden all the cords up and out of sight, nearly invisible now. The switches are individually numbered and easily accessible: I get big-time electrical savings coupled with extreme convenience.
The dimensions of the unit make it easy to find space for it. While the max width is 19", the actual width of the unit is only 17", just like any standard dvd player, cable box, etc. The extra inch on each side is for the rack mounts, but those are very thin and can just lay in front if you have a space not quite wide enough to hold them. At only 1.75" tall and 4" deep, it doesn't require much space and leaves you room in the back for the various cords to plug into it.
I cannot think of anything but good things to say about this product. If I needed another for any reason I would buy it in a heartbeat.
Just great! March 30, 2007
Giancarlo Podio (PA, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Arrived quickly and is a very handy product for many uses. I'm using it to control pumps, lights and filters on fish tanks rather than having to pull plugs out of a power strip each time...
Great product, great price! March 9, 2009
Dale Bryan (Central Florida)
This is my second AC power strip from American DJ. Having used the 4 channel version before for many years, I can certainly recommend them and say that they are well worth their meager price. Hope my new 8 channel strip will be as reliable as my old one. So far, so good. Keep in mind, however, that you may still need a power 'conditioner' as well since these strips do not clean up your electricity or offer much protection against AC spikes.
American DJ8 channel AC power strip April 6, 2009
Steven C. Youngblood (houston, tx)
Good price, works. Using this to control AC power to individual home theater components. Many of the devices use a lot of power even in standby mode. I switch them off completed using this so they don't vampire money from my wallet on the electric bill. I recommend using a kill a watt device to check your electronic components to see how much power they use when turned off, you will be surprised.
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