Etekcity - EEC-1FT Short Power Extension Cord, Small Extension Cord 1 foot, 3 Prong, Outlet Saver, Plug Extender 16AWG/13A, UL Listed(10 Pack, Black) Black

If you have electronics with transformers and plugs in one unit, you know that it's pretty common for the transformer/plug to block 1 or more adjacent electrical sockets either on the wall or on a power strip. I bought two power strips that have some widely spaced sockets just for this reason, but frequently the plug is oriented 90 degrees in the wrong direction, and, still, other socket(s) are blocked.Phones, laptop computers, cable modems, routers, LAN switches, DVRs, or just about any digital device, all run on 5-20 volt, low amperage, DC power which is obtained by down-stepping from 120 volt, high amperage, AC electricity. This is done with a transformer (and an AC to DC diode bridge and other components.) It is common for the transformers and plugs to be combined in one unit. The added expense of an AC cord, and it's mountings and connectors, are completely avoided, helping to keep the cost competitive, and improving on safety. Only the low power DC needs to be conveyed from the output of the transformer unit to the DC input of the device. However, this creates a problem because the transformers tend to be bulky, and there is no standard way of orienting the integrated transformer/plugs (and sockets) so that nearby sockets are not blocked.These short extension cords are the perfect, convenient, right-sized and economical solution.I bought these on sale at $15.99, but would still buy them again at the current price of $19.99, if I needed any more.If you have any problems, I would follow up the comments concerning non-UL approval and possible counterfeiting. I have mixed feelings about mechanisms, while intended to protect consumers, being used, instead, to overcharge and create inflated and undeserved profits. It is absolutely true that higher prices create a compelling incentive for manufacturers and seller to observe safety rules, consumer protections, intellectual property rights, etc., lest they lose their profits. However, if more competitive prices allow workers in a location with a lower cost of living to pull themselves out of poverty, then who are we to object? We all live on the same planet, operate in the same global economy, breath the same air, etc. What better way to help yourself and some impoverished family by buying a quality product at a cheaper price? At the same time, we need to know that such workers are treated well, have a safe workplace, and that the factory is non- polluting. Hence, the very mixed feelings.That said, to my inexpert eye and feel, these cords are rugged, flexible, useful and safe.To really take a different picture, I try to avoid 5 star ratings unless the product is exceptional. Undeserved good ratings only encourage overcharging. This product easily deserves 5 stars.

It is really rare that I have normal sized plugs anymore, and cover up way more than just its outlet. To make full use of any power strip (or wall outlet), or even just to keep a clean look, short extension cords are the key. These Etekcity ones appear to be good quality, sufficient gauge for most applications (more on that later), and are exactly what they claim to be. For straight-connection plug applications, it extends straight out a foot. I got a new WiFi router to add to my setup, and all my slots were taken. I ended up making it work with some really crafty puzzle solving and use of two kinds of adapters on top of each other as pictured. You really don't want to connect multiple adapters together. Plus it is uglier, and big plugs get bumped and loosened by the vacuum. So I bought these to tidy that up, tuck the plugs behind my dresser, and it looks cleaner and is safer from bumps by the vacuum. I've used this kind of thing, of many different styles all over my house.GAUGEPersonally I prefer 14 AWG (thicker copper wire) in an extension cord and power strip to match the actual gauge of the house wiring that will be 14 AWG for most normal circuits in the wall. A typical home circuit is likely to support 15A and 1500W. Usually that is from using a few high powered things at the same time. So in a single extension cord you are unlikely to use the entire circuit capacity in one application. This is why 16 AWG is typical in power strips and extension cords, and why I've accepted it in the Etekcity version. This one is UL tagged for 13A, more than any of my actual applications, except for my electric hot water kettle in the kitchen. I bet you if you weren't paying attention, your power strip likely has a 16 AWG cable of its own to the wall, so extensions from there will be no better. Drawing more power than rated from a thinner cable will cause more resistance in the wire, causing heat, and risk of fire or cable failure. That is why I usually just like to match my home circuit. For an air-conditioner I actually bought a 12 AWG extension cord to play it safe. I actually bought some Ziotek brand ones in the past that were 14 AWG. But this time I was satisfied to go with Etekcity's 16 AWG version.STYLEThe actual plug end for these kind of thing usually come in different styles. Some are wall-hugging right angle and very flat so it can go behind a dresser pressed up against the wall instead of sticking out perpendicular to the wall. Some are right-angle connector that hang to the side off the power strip instead of perpendicular like these. Some of these even have pass-through plugs on the back where you can plug more on top or stack them. But sometimes you actually do want the straight plugs like these, which was the perfect application for what I was doing with them. All this is just preference and what orientation of plug will work best for what you want to do. Of course you can get different lengths too. For power-strip liberating purposes, 1 foot has always been great to me, and doesn't get in the way itself.DRAWBACK?One thing all of these kind of extensions have on them for compliance reasons is that huge white tag that says "do not remove". Now those tags do get in the way themselves. I expect that they do not intend for you to use your cable snips to cut the zip tie that holds it on.

These cables are great, and have great uses! I initially ordered these for some laptop carts that had not too long power cables, so what was happening was that the carts would get moved side to side and it caused the prongs from the cables to get bent to hell (or break). So I ordered a lot of these, put these on at the end of the cart cable and now if they get bent (which they haven't yet) then it's much cheaper than replacing a custom power strip that's mounted in a laptop cart. Also, the additional foot of cord length helps a bit too.Also, these are great for limited power strips where you'd need to plug in lots of large transformers. So plug one of these in and it'll free up some space. A lot cheaper than a new power strip in most occasions.

helped bring some safer space near outlets and power supply. decreases chances having to deal with bigger/oddly shaped plugs to sort. having just a bit longer chord help organize somethings better i never knew.

Tengo una barra multicontacto de seis contactos, de la cual con trabajo puedo usar sólo tres debido al tamaño de los adaptadores de voltaje. Con estas pequeñas extensiones pude usar los seis y me sobran cuatro para el UPS de la computadora.El material es de buena calidad. Los cables son calibre 16AWG, son de 30 cm de longitud cada uno y soportan una corriente de hasta 13 A, suficiente para la mayoría de los dispositivos electrónicos.

Very sturdy and good quality material.

Excelentes para no tener todo pegado al no break, puedes ponerle stickers o algo para diferenciarlos, muy buenos la verdad y de ancho considerable, no se calientan y tienen la tercera patita para la tierra.

great ca le to make the best use of my power-bar. so many devices come with plugs that make usre of all the outlets impossible. these eliminate that issue.