CyberPower GC201 Heavy-Duty Extension Cord

Summary: Just works and is well made. Additionally, it’s a very sturdy but small item that goes into the travel kit and takes no space or weight unlike trying to pack a normal extension cord. I got this to help with the issues I run into while traveling. That includes: 1. Not enough outlets - This has two outlets built in so even an outlet that has no space gains an extra spot. Great for areas with limited availability of wall outlets in airports, airplanes and some hotel rooms. 2. Outlets where wall chargers fall out due to loose connections - Plug this in and use it like a small extension cord to change the vector of the force and most times this will stay in the outlet when the wall chargers fall out. 3. Plugging into the second outlet when someone has a large wall charger already plugged in - Some of those wall chargers take up way too much space and you can’t get two of them in the outlets of a duplex. So plug this in instead and it will likely mitigate the issue by presenting an outlet that’s an inch out or using the short extension outlet that is 6” away now. A great low tech solution for helping keep electrical power flowing to my devices when I need it.

"What the heck would I use such a short extension cord for?" is something one might ask upon first seeing this. If you've ever tried to get those last two AC adapters plugged into your otherwise neatly mounted and organized power strip(s) beneath your home office desk, you'd be on the right track. Although AC adapters (aka, "wall warts") are slowly being replaced by USB power bars, they will remain an inevitable requirement for your favorite equipment items for some time to come. In most cases, these little cords enable you to elevate the original outlet just enough to get the adapter plugged in, especially if the plug blades on the adapter are oriented vertically, yet the power strip outlet is oriented horizontally. And if that's not enough clearance, you have another outlet only 6 inches away that is sure to get the job done. These are sized just right - not too bulky, not too insignificant - to do just what I've described. I highly recommend them to make best use of all available outlets on your power strip project.

I originally ordered these years ago for our big haunted house display for Halloween. Through the years I have been steadily taking them out of the Halloween storage bins and using them in unexpected places, apparently, six unexpected places, now I need more of them. In the pics you’ll see that these were an elegant and simple solution. I used one in a garage ceiling light receptacle that only had one plug working because a plug blade was broken off in the other one. I could have/should have just replaced the receptacle, but…this was just too perfect not to do. On my workbench I have receptacles on the wall behind a framed pegboard wall and these poke them out just enough to be flush to the board. Also using them in a covered exterior porch receptacle that is recessed and these are perfect to bring that plug out where you can actually plug things in, and the cord makes it great for big brick styled plugs. They’re also very solidly built, the AWG is 14, I think? They mate firmly, maybe a little too firmly at first, but they slide together nicely over time. I also love that the cord is on the bottom right corner at a 45° angle. Gets it down and out of the way for a super convenient, quality connection. I’ll update this review if I can add anything else, but truth be told, I’m oddly addicted to these. Oh, one on the end of a light duty extension cord, and it’s pure joy. Wants: I wish they’d consider making a thicker AWG for bigger applications. An exterior version. Colors. Different lengths. World Peace.

With surge protector plugs, still to this day, just a bit too close together for some 3 pronged plugs, I thought the shirt length would give me more room. IT DOES ! Surprisedly good, can be 2 three pronged plugs. Now can somebody please address the issue that nobody discussed .. aging and total loss of reading anything in your hands ; books, magazines, any and everything from the screen that has words ... I thought it was just me .. nope almost everybody has it happen. Hence didn't even bother reading description before purchase ... This time for the better. lol not really ... Just life <sad face>

I like these little extension cables. Many electrical devices today have power "bricks" or cube shaped power supplies that connect directly to a power outlet. Even the smallest ones block off the adjacent electrical outlets whether it is a wall outlet or a power strip. This extension cord can elevate a power brick above the adjacent outlets to free them for use or if the power brick is large, it can plug in to the end of the extension. Either way, the power brick is out of the way AND you get an extra outlet!. Don't go wild with using these though or you will exceed rated current limits.

Very handy adapter. Frees up the outlet and adds an additional plug.

I am using a CyberPower UPS and I needed to plug my cable modem into one of the five battery supply plugs on it. But because I am also using the other four plugs for router and switches, I cannot fit the cable modem with its "brick-on-plug" style AC adapter into the socket due to obstructions from neighboring plugs. So, I really just needed something that would allow me to extend the face of the socket an inch or so that I can fit the plug in the socket. I could have just used one of those ground pin bypass adapters to accomplish this but, I was doing an upgrade on a rack layout and wanted something nicer that looked better and this was exactly that. The fact that it offers an additional plug on a 6" dongle (with a working ground) is a nice bonus.

This is a specialty cord, but perfect if you are looking for something like this that separates with a small distance two different things you want to plug into the same longer power cord. A bonus was that I didn't overpay for it...I thought it was very fairly priced for its small size and construction, despite being something that is more for a specialized situation. Its well made, feels durable, and I anticipate it outlasting me.

Cumple su objetivo. Ponerlo atras del mueble para conectar un ups. El ángulo del cable hace que el mueble llegue muy bien casi hasta atras.

I can’t believe how I managed without this adapter before! I have a lot of devices, especially networking equipment, and most of them have bulky power bricks built into their plugs. This can become a HUGE problem when you have multiple devices. You either end up needing another power strip or trying to rearrange the plugs to make them fit, which often results in some not being fully inserted, creating a safety hazard. This CyberPower cord completely solves the problem. It not only allows you to easily fit bulky adapters but also adds an extra outlet, which is incredibly useful, especially for UPS units that typically have a limited number of outlets. On top of that, it looks and feels very reliable. The cord is thick, and all connections, plugs, and outlets are extremely well-made and sturdy, giving me full confidence in its durability. I’d gladly buy these even if they were three times the price because they are worth every cent and deliver 300% value. This cord is a true game-changer, and I highly recommend it to anyone dealing with limited outlet space or bulky power adapters.

Cumple con lo prometido

I'm a technician that has to wire up racks of equipment and these are a life saver. Very good value for the price and just the sort of doodad that works perfectly in a few situations.

Se ve bien construida y de buenos materiales. Habría sido mejor algo más larga.