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BITS Smart Strip Power Strip

This 10-outlet Smart Strip Power Strip and surge protector works to switch your devices on and off automatically, helping you to save money on your electric bills. Three of the outlets always have power, allowing you to plug-in devices that should never turn off (one of those is transformerspaced). Of the other seven, one is the main outlet, and the other six of the outlets are "controlled" (three are transformer-spaced). Those six controlled outlets will automatically turn off whenever a 10%+ drop in current to the main outlet is detected, and automatically turn on when an increase of 7 watts or more in power to the main outlet is sensed.

Simply put, plug your computer into the main outlet, and its peripherals into any of the other six. When you shut down your computer, all of the peripherals will also turn off. When you turn on your computer, the peripherals will all turn on.

Features include a lighted power switch, 6’ long heavy-duty power cord, and a wall mountable option. The Smart Strip has two RC filters to help prevent false switching. It uses 1 watt of electricity when fully energized, and 0 watts when the switched outlets are off.

BITS Smart Strip Power Strip
$29.95

To order through this Internet storefront either your bill-to or ship-to address must be in Santa Clara, California, or you must be a customer of Silicon Valley Power. Eligible customers may order up to five rebated ENERGY STAR^® products plus one rebated Intro Lighting Kit. Orders may be placed by phone by calling 800-214-2570.