Extension Lead

phinix · 15 Jul 2025 at 12:44

What brand of Extension Leads do you use for your PC equipment?
Is it any simple with surge protection, or do you pick some specific brand?

I'm looking for a 8 way Extension Lead.

Fringe · 15 Jul 2025 at 12:55

Sadly i am using one from amazon that am pretty sure should be upgraded asap so watching this

deviation · 15 Jul 2025 at 12:57

"Extrastar 2 Gang Surge-Protected Extension Lead 2M Black, 13A" I have the 1M and 2M 6 plug versions, each socket has a lit up switch, which I really like to have versus all of them being live constantly or having to turn off all at once - surge protection too

TheVoice · 15 Jul 2025 at 13:39

I usually use Belkin ones, though now I've got an APC Back-UPS.

phinix · 15 Jul 2025 at 15:37

TheVoice said:
I usually use Belkin ones, though now I've got an APC Back-UPS.

I looked at some of Belkin ones - at least known brand, not like 99% of the stuff on Amazon.

Fluffybob · 15 Jul 2025 at 16:06

I use the Belkin ones with surge protection

Nemiyen · 15 Jul 2025 at 16:08

Masterplug with surge protection.

IanAG · 15 Jul 2025 at 19:11

Brennenstuhl are a good option too I have found, usually these or Masterplug.

ATIorNvidia · 15 Jul 2025 at 20:24

phinix said:
Is it any simple with surge protection, or do you pick some specific brand?

Surge protectoers are just regular extension leads with a Metal Oxide Varistor in them, so there isn't a functional difference in terms of protection between brands or price ranges.

phinix · 15 Jul 2025 at 21:06

IanAG said:
Brennenstuhl are a good option too I have found, usually these or Masterplug.

that's exactly two brands that I'm looking at recently.

pastymuncher · 16 Jul 2025 at 10:48

I have a Belkin one and the wife has a Masterplug one, both with surge protection.

pre · 26 Jul 2025 at 23:19

Two generations of APC SurgeArrest models.

mattyfez · Tuesday at 20:35

I've got 2... As I have 2 PC's (one on bedroom and one in living room) and associated tvs and monitors etc.
an old belkin and a newer belkin like this..

https://amzn.eu/d/8g5ghcU

Hutch · Tuesday at 21:06

I rewired my desk this weekend, got two tapo smart extensions as they were only 4 plugs each, i really like being able to turn things on and off remotely.

phinix · Wednesday at 08:17

I ended up buying Masterplug. Looks solid, simple. I guess this is all you need from it, just work