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Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
Can anyone advise where I can possibly purchase a power strip that accommodates 3 prong US plugs? I have found multi voltage (100-240V) power strips that accommodate 2 prong US plugs, but not seen any that take 3. Would greatly appreciate your assistance.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Re: RE: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
Haven't seen them in Singapore.kuraje wrote:Can anyone advise where I can possibly purchase a power strip that accommodates 3 prong US plugs? I have found multi voltage (100-240V) power strips that accommodate 2 prong US plugs, but not seen any that take 3. Would greatly appreciate your assistance.
Thanks!
Get an adapter, say me .
Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
Buy a standard US 3 prongs power strip on e-bay, amazon or any other suitable place and replace the cord plug.kuraje wrote:Can anyone advise where I can possibly purchase a power strip that accommodates 3 prong US plugs? I have found multi voltage (100-240V) power strips that accommodate 2 prong US plugs, but not seen any that take 3. Would greatly appreciate your assistance.
Thanks!
Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
I may be stating the obvious and you probably already know, a power strip rated to work at 110-240v does not mean you can plug in your 110v electronics here. That would require a step-down transformer.
Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
Thank you for the feedback and suggestions everyone - the electronics that I am seeking to connect all have variable (110-240) voltage, so less concerned about that part of the issue.
Does anyone know of a local place that sells US power strips - trying to address an immediate need vs ordering online.
Does anyone know of a local place that sells US power strips - trying to address an immediate need vs ordering online.
Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
For the immediate need I would follow the adapter advice.
This:

you can buy pretty much in every single DIY shop in Singapore. S$2-10 per piece.
This:

you can buy pretty much in every single DIY shop in Singapore. S$2-10 per piece.
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Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
I have seen power strips at Challenger that are shaped like the adapters above... will take US plugs as well as British and European.
Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
Thanks, Strong Eagle - I have purchased the multi-voltage power strips from Challenger, unfortunately they only take two prong plugs vs three.
Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
these are a small sample of what i use... i took photos just for you.
i try to buy them from "the heartlands" - usually discount hardware stores.
they can also be found in Sim Lim Sq, round the corners/rears.





save them in your smart phone and ask the shop keeper by flashing your cell if they don't understand you.
i do that and the shopkeepers will tell me roughly which other stores to go to if they don't stock them.
where possible i try to buy ones with a replaceable fuse (as shown above).
i try to buy them from "the heartlands" - usually discount hardware stores.
they can also be found in Sim Lim Sq, round the corners/rears.





save them in your smart phone and ask the shop keeper by flashing your cell if they don't understand you.
i do that and the shopkeepers will tell me roughly which other stores to go to if they don't stock them.
where possible i try to buy ones with a replaceable fuse (as shown above).
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Re: Power Strip that accepts 3 prong US plugs
They're pretty easy to find via mail order, too. Here are a couple examples:
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/UNIVERSAL-3-OUTLET-POWER-STRIP/453471075
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/3998-EFFECTIVE-OUTLET-POWER-STRIP/444683653
http://www.lazada.sg/4-usb-port-and-4-ac-outlet-surge-protector-smart-power-strip-intl-6345171.html
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/UNIVERSAL-3-OUTLET-POWER-STRIP/453471075
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/3998-EFFECTIVE-OUTLET-POWER-STRIP/444683653
http://www.lazada.sg/4-usb-port-and-4-ac-outlet-surge-protector-smart-power-strip-intl-6345171.html
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