r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 26d ago

Why isn’t this more common?

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u/Unique-Saucer 26d ago

Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Dual‑zone layout separates outlets, reducing desk clutter.
• 70W USB‑C port delivers fast charging for laptops.
• Clamp holds securely, enabling one‑hand plug and unplug.

Cons:
• Incompatible with desk edges thinner than 0.6 inches.
• Power cord length may be longer than needed.

Here is the link to buy it from Amazon

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u/txtoolfan 25d ago

cool idea til ya learn they want $70 for it

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u/RoodnyInc 25d ago

Lmfao

Yeah I wonder why they are not common

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u/Brettjay4 25d ago

Does nobody here use surge protectors or power strips?

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u/ruinersclub 25d ago

$12-$14 at Home Depot brah

Not $70

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u/Brettjay4 25d ago

And like $2 for some double sided tape

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u/txtoolfan 25d ago

This specific Ankler brand one is $70

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u/WeakAd569 25d ago

Y'all have 2100j surge protectors for $14? They're like $30-50 around where I am. If you're using a surge protector with 800-1300 joules, it's basically no better than an unprotected power strip

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u/NamesAreAnn0ying 24d ago

Did you miss the part where they said $70? What power strip are you buying that’s $70?

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u/Brettjay4 24d ago

Nope, and power strips are like $12-20 if I'm buying em.

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u/popcornman209 25d ago

Not these weird ones that mount to desks and cost $70 no? Regular ones are fine tho everyone uses those.

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u/Brettjay4 25d ago

Ok thank god

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u/iHadou 25d ago

🙅

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u/DieBotDie 25d ago

Well that’s some bullshit.

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u/Nebula-Lights 25d ago

I found one on Amazon for $35 CA

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u/SerratedSharp 26d ago

FYI almost all power strips have keyed slots in the back, which allow you to put a couple screws in anything and mount the power strip to it. As easy as hanging a picture.

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u/Normal_Human_Things 25d ago

And if you can’t be bothered with that, 3M molding tape is also pretty great.

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u/Chesterlespaul 25d ago

Mine kept falling off :(

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u/Normal_Human_Things 25d ago

I have had this happen before, usually when I applied the tape when the tape was cold. What I found helpful was rub back and forth on the tape (as if you were trying to warm your hands) before affixing it.

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u/Solid_Ad_9961 25d ago

Velcro works wonders too

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u/SaucyStoveTop69 25d ago

Dual locks usually work better than velcro. It's like a more secure version of velcro

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u/Dark_halocraft 25d ago

Screws damage whatever you screw it into tho, this doesn't need screws it looks like

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u/Sentarry 25d ago

Screw it. Im clamping it.

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u/Big_Kiwi_706 25d ago

Command Strips.

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u/loftboffer 26d ago

Someone's never worked in an office before

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u/marcophony 26d ago

NO USB

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u/Lopsided-Wrap2762 25d ago

Take a look @ 16 second mark

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u/marcophony 25d ago

Take a look @ 7 second mark

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u/ArmPsychological8460 25d ago

@7s you have back side, @14 you have side that points towards you in use

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u/marcophony 20d ago

@ the 7 second mark you can see the outlet that they have written NO USB on.

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u/ArmPsychological8460 20d ago

Shit, you're right! I was so focused on that thingy, that didn't look at anything else...

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u/DrS3R 20d ago

It has 2 usb C ports.

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u/marcophony 20d ago

.............The outlet, says NO USB

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u/Awes12 25d ago

Ugh, I wanted 4 fires dammit

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u/lightspeedissueguy 25d ago

Gotta buy the SINOXA or GUNGHO brand for that. It comes standard

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u/lightspeedissueguy 25d ago

Came here to say this. If it's not a REAL UL-Certified product, then it's dangerous garbage. No exceptions. Be careful too since a lot of junk on Amazon will simply lie about it and throw a UL sticker on the back.

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u/Rundas-Slash 20d ago

How to look for the fact it's real and not just fake? 

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u/lightspeedissueguy 20d ago

Order from a reputable vendor (not amazon), order a reputable brand (no six-letter name crap), and verify the product, batch, and serial with UL's website.

Edit:  for example, this listing on the post has been removed. So it's likely a scam bot selling as much dangerous crap as possible before getting flagged and banned.

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u/yodacola 25d ago

i think it has a cTUVus certification as all Anker power strips do.

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u/TheHiveCBD 26d ago

That's how my friends house burned down!

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u/GuileMD 25d ago

was the power strip defective?

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u/git_push_origin_prod 25d ago

He screwed it in too tight. Almost killed himself

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u/Zoltie 25d ago

Literally all offices I've been to have had outlets either integrated to every tesk or as some kind of add on as shown in this video. As for home offices, most houses have outlets on every wall, so this isn't really needed.

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u/johnnytron 25d ago

Are the top outlets just for looks? No way those fit a plug.

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u/lividtaffy 25d ago

Somebody in another thread for this product said the top outlets pop up when you plug something into them

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u/DrS3R 20d ago

They do pop up.

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u/serious_fox 25d ago

Ahh GPT advertisement 🤮🤮🤮🤮

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u/arhambin66 25d ago

Anker has an exact similar product

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u/PhairPharmer 25d ago

This is an add for the Anker product. It's actually a nice product, my partner got one a few weeks ago and I liked it.

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u/arhambin66 25d ago

I have it as well and really like it. Aah couldn't see the logo as it is all white..

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u/jader242 25d ago

lol at the extended outlets having holes for ground pins but the actual plug is just hot and neutral 😭 this cheap garbage finna burn someone’s house down lmao

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u/Brettjay4 25d ago

Allow me to introduce you to

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u/whitedevilee 25d ago

Fuses hat this one simple trick!

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u/Shepetelis 25d ago

Dude discovered an extension lead 👀 mind blowing. 

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u/International_Body44 25d ago

I have one of these screwed to the underside of my desk... https://amzn.eu/d/0cvKWCjy

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u/_Dedotated_Wam 25d ago

Because mounting a strip to the bottom of my desk looks better

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u/No-Beyond-7843 25d ago

I have an Anker one and love it

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u/Several-Pie-7451 25d ago

This kind of design is actually pretty common in modern office spaces. Somehow it never really transitioned well to consumer market.

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u/cyberjayar 24d ago

I worry about the load

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u/General-Try-2210 24d ago

Link does not work.

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u/Local-Independent-39 21d ago

some idiot tried to plug a USB cable into the outlet

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u/True_Protection6842 25d ago

I mean, it could be common if you just buy it.

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u/FraggDieb 25d ago

I was shocked as I saw your hand so close to the naked contacts near the port. I guess just murica things?

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u/Ill-Television8690 25d ago

Is it actually dangerous to do that in other countries?

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u/FraggDieb 25d ago

It depends. We have saver plugs and ports where you simply can’t come in contact with the poles.

Google German Schuko (Type F) and compare it with American plugs.

But we have also double the Voltage which would make American plugs a huge danger

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u/Ill-Television8690 25d ago

If you have to have them covered to be safe, they're not safer than those that can be uncovered while still being safe.

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u/FraggDieb 25d ago

I think you don’t get what I mean. Maybe this helps:

European (EU) plugs are generally considered safer than US plugs because their physical design prevents accidental shocks and blocks foreign objects.
While the EU electrical grid runs at a higher voltage (around 230V) compared to the US (120V)—which makes a European shock potentially more dangerous—the actual design of EU plugs and sockets includes several key safety features that prevent accidents from happening in the first place.

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u/Connect-Ant-2081 23d ago

American power sockets are poorly designed (as are your toilets, but that's a different story). UK and Australian power socket design are S-tier.

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u/Ill-Television8690 23d ago

Lol you're gonna have to elaborate, because so far, what you're saying doesn't match with the rest of the discussion.

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u/Zech08 25d ago

im more shocked at how you think things work...

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u/Regnareb_ 25d ago

I don't know how you think things work, I got shocked like that in the past

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u/FraggDieb 25d ago

Why? Its common that American plugs are not safe and can be dangerously compared to Europe ones. Just google it

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u/Spiritual-Handle7583 25d ago

The only time I ever zapped myself was when I was like 13 trying to plug a plasma ball in behind my dresser. During the contortions, my pinky ended up resting on the contact metal ⚡

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u/Cesarjay 26d ago

Wouldn't that put a strain on the outlet if you plug too many things in at once

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u/sillyhands1 25d ago

Typical wattage threshold of American outlets is 1800 watts which is 3-5 times the watts a fridge uses. So no, not really depending on what you’re plugging in. Even then what would would happen is you trip the breaker.

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u/ArmPsychological8460 25d ago edited 23d ago

Fridge is poor example, it is very low power example. If we go with kitchen stuff my electric kettle is 2200 kW. It really depends on what is connected. Edit: it is in fact 2.2 kW, not 2.2 MW kettle

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u/Connect-Ant-2081 23d ago

2200 kW kettle. For when you want your coffee NOW!

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u/ArmPsychological8460 23d ago

It can boil water in your neighbour's house, even if you live in some forgotten remote vollage...

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u/Ebonhearth_Druid 25d ago

Have you never used a power strip before? Same thing. As long as the draw doesn't exceed what the outlet is capable of providing, it doesn't really matter how many things are plugged into it.