daiking Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Due to not having a socket in the right place in a bedroom, I need to run an extension lead approx. 3m partly behind a wardrobe, round the front of a (small) chimney and back into an alcove under a desk area. It will probably run some small electronic devices, chargers, maybe a computer in the future, desk light etc. 4 gang extension, individually switched, surge protected, 3m cable (2m will not be long enough) and I'll probably wall mount it. Is there a reputable brand anyone would recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Make your own up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Steptoe said: Make your own up. Unlike some posters, I'm trying to make my life easier this isn't individually switched but I like it https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DZLV8V0?psc=1 Edited February 9, 2017 by daiking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Most seem to use the same type of surge protectors. The main difference seems to be the "insurance" cover provided for attached devices. Whether this insurance is worth anything is down to personal opinion - I've never come across anyone who has claimed. In this space Belkin have a good reputation AFAIK. Having said all that I have just bought a couple of these.... http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/2818sp/extension-lead-8g-surgeswitched/dp/PL10496 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Brennenstuhl (spelling?) are pretty good make, That pro-elec stuff is pretty much cheap and cheerful tbh @Alphonsox , but its OK stuff for the price, I've fitted a few of their os led floods and no major issues, just not as good quality as some other makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, Steptoe said: That pro-elec stuff is pretty much cheap and cheerful tbh @Alphonsox , but its OK stuff for the price, I've fitted a few of their os led floods and no major issues, just not as good quality as some other makes. Completely agree - but at that price it's difficult to ignore. Not a huge quality difference to the Belkin strips I have bought previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 So I went to the "station of tools" and looking at item 65907 in the catalogue, it looked pretty robust. bought it, did not look the same, took it home and opened it, it was not quite what I would have liked. I have used it but I am not 100% happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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