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How is that a better solution? Expensive, fewer plugs than a standard power strip, big, and messy.
Just get a better-designed power strip with space for multiple bulky adapters.
10 foot cord version also available for $31.67 https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000HPX46U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Get a radiator cover, or just use a board, but turn the radiator into a shelf to give yourself another horizontal area to put things.
Agree with the others recommending you rotate the bed, with head to left wall. Would also switch a/c to other window.
Lose the chair and shoe rack.
Get a headboard and bed skirt to hide the bedframe's legs OR a new bedframe w/headboard. Something upholstered would soften the room a little.
Put the taller nightstand in the corner on right side of the bed, the shorter on the left side.
Add curtains. Suggest one long-ass rod that goes across the room corner-to-corner, instead of 2 rods-- less fussing than installing 2 separate rods.
Style your nightstands and dresser top and your new radiator shelf nicely: lamps, plants, books, decorative items.
The rug is blah. Get something with a few colors, even if they're muted. Pick one of the colors from it for the curtains.
Consider something like this to better conceal the TV wiring-- just plug it in, run it up the wall, plug the TV plug into it and, like, tape the black cord to the back of the TV. All that will be visible is the white cord and you can even paint that to match the wall, it'll be practically invisible.
Put up some art! Two pieces, one atop the other, between the windows, one centered over the radiator, two on the wall over the bed with a mirror over the dresser.
A power strip with spaced outlets and outlet extenders will change your life.
I used these: ADJ Products AC POWER STRIP (PC-100A) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KFZ98YO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JG75V15QMEJXCVX9Z86C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. They’re actually quite nice! I just need to spend some time labeling. I love that I can turn things off independently with them too
I have a pair of TP-Link Smart Power Strips in my lab, allows me to measure power usage per socket and control power per socket via the app or even Alexa. https://www.amazon.com/Kasa-Smart-Power-Strip-TP-Link/dp/B07G95FFN3
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They go on sale often. You can also use the json scripts others have mentioned to poll and graph the data from these.
I’ve not personally used this my dad has one of these and he seems to like it. It’s pretty much the same as the type of strip you attached a picture of but it’s a smart one so you can control it with your phone/smart speaker, as well as the buttons on it.
I think this is fastest way to do (with smart plugs). I put a smart strip in the bedroom for the TV, Tivo, Tuning adapter and fan. In the family room, I use the strip for the TV, Tivo, Tuning Adapter and Soundbar. In the office, I put the cable modem, router and lamp on another. They can get expensive, but then I'm obsessive.
This is one I'm using: Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip
That took care of a bunch of my "Always On"
You can also get an advanced outlet strip with a control outlet which turns the other outlets on/off if the device in the control is on or off
Just commented above (or below depending on how you sort comments. Get this one, not $20, but when I bought mine it was Wirecutter's top pick: Tripp Lite
Doesn't look like you have a surge protector on that tech, may I suggest something like this Tripp Lite? It has a lifetime warranty and pretty sizeable ($150k) insurance for damaged equipment from a surge. Plus, lots of extra outlets for any new toys you add to your system.
Also, congrats! Enjoy your new speakers!
right now what i think my plan is is to use smart power strips with energy monitoring and individual outlet control. then setup a routine to trigger when it detects a certain wattage draw to turn on a smart LED. and turn off when it detects 0 or under a certain wattage(for things like the ps4 that just go into a sleep mode usually.
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The rocker panel runs to a UPS and then each server has it's own UPS. The switches, ONT for my fiber, modem, etc don't have power switches/buttons and don't draw too much so it's really easy to just turn them off and turn them back on right there instead of having to unplug them. It just turns the socket off. Each switch corresponds to an outlet on the back. It's the pinnacle of laziness and convenience. It's also available on Amazon
I got this guy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G95FFN3
with this guy https://sense.com/
The Sense isn't that good for always on little stuff like electronics, so I got the surge protector to see how much my always on stuff uses.
I did something like this recently...I used an TP-Link HS300 powerstrip:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G95FFN3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Google "HS300 python influxdb" and you will find some good articles.I have everything in Grafana, which I think is the route you are going.
(Keep in mind, I am a Network Guy... my programing sucks)
I ended up creating a separate python script per outlet, then created a service per python script.
Combing this with the raspberry pi temperature sensors (data also in grafana), and IR blaster on a raspberry pi, I can remotely pre-cool my garage lab, and then turn my servers on and off.
I use this one. Works okay except that a couple switches will rename themselves after a reboot. Other than that, no complaints except a but pricey. https://smile.amazon.com/Kasa-Smart-Power-Strip-TP-Link/dp/B07G95FFN3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tp+link+power+strip&qid=1595499467&sr=8-3
ADJ Makes a thing you might find handy: https://www.amazon.com/ADJ-Products-Power-Strip-PC-100A/dp/B00KFZ98YO/
I don't think it conditions, but you can just put it after your conditioner.
I've searched around a bit and found options like this.
Though again, stupid application required. Maybe it's possible to use these products _without_ the app but of course this is a difficult question to get answers to.
This sort of thing would work (which I do have) - but its long and heavy. Ideally I would find a 4-5 socket option that is more conveniently sized (like under desk size).
I recognize this is a somewhat niche ask, so I'm not particularly confident in finding this.
>SX650U
Yea its a UPS.
You probably run ~800W maybe 900W under load, so you need a UPS to cover that. Obviously that power draw is during load and during idle (internet browsing) its probably closer to 100W-150W.
Probably need a 1500VA rated UPS for full protection and that will only give 3 minutes of battery at 900W draw.
IMO, you just need a surge protector strip, for example (note 125V model): https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-12-Outlet-Protector-Protection-BE112234-10/dp/B000HPX46U
No battery backup.
I have a bigger Belkin power strip that I paid about $60 for. Has telephone/fax in and out as well as coax in and out, and 12 power outlets. It's had stuff spilled on and in it. Still works like a champ.
10/10. I recommend.
Get 2-3 of these: https://www.amazon.ca/SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC-11-Outlet-Protector-P11U2/dp/B017VXU6GG
Should be plenty of outlets. You can also get surge protectors will less outlets. They'll have fairly long cords too.
I used this cube to be perfect. The 5ft cable is just long enough for the unit to sit at the center table. And it’s compact enough to be out of the way. Really easy to pack as well.
A few years ago I decided I didn't want to deal with power strip issues any more and ended up buying a bunch of surge protectors with swivel plugs, and a pile of these extenders just in case there was still a potential overlap. A bit expensive up front, but worth it to me.
Basically, yeah which is why you get something like this.
I’d get a flat extension cours and put that behind it.
That would mean you need a single plug for each device. 7 X 35 is about $245. Go with a smart strip instead, in which you can control the different plugs by name. Hue doesn't sell a smart strip, but other brands do. I recommend the Kasa one. https://smile.amazon.com/Kasa-Smart-Power-Strip-TP-Link/dp/B07G95FFN3/ref=sr\_1\_3?crid=XL4ZU5KK7A9P&keywords=smart+power+outlet+strip&qid=1662580526&sprefix=smart+power+outlet+strip%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3
You are looking for a UPS. You can find a small one built into a powerstrip.
Something like this.