| Advanced power strips (also referred to as energy-saving surge protectors) allow you to have the power to some devices automatically controlled based on whether a primary device is on, or off.
For a home entertainment system, for instance, plug items such as a DVR or cable box into the "always-on" sockets, a television into the "master socket", and the sound system, VCR, and game console into the controlled sockets. When the television is off, power will be automatically cut to the controlled sockets and restored when the television is turned back on.
Some of the differences between these Advanced Power Strips are different protection levels, connected products insurance levels, timers, corded and direct plug in, coaxial plug protection, ceramic coated surge device (for fire protection), and the number of available outlets. |
