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mr__ed
Explorer
Oct 24, 2020

What does tis switch do on multiple AC socket strip?

I've been using this multiple socket strip (5 sockets) with built in surge suppression for some years and never figured out what is the purpose of a switch found on the side of strip. It's a slide switch labeled In-Out. It's been in the OUT position since I've owned it, and I have no clue what it does. Keep in mind this device is also a surge suppressor. Any ideas what it's for and which is the correct position of the switch? Thanks.
  • mr. ed wrote:
    BobsYourUncle wrote:
    Can you post a picture of it?


    Due to a handicap, I'm not able to do that.


    You DO have a cellphone?

    Pretty much EVERY cellphone made since early 2000 has a camera.

    Taking pictures with a cellphone is childs play

    Take photo using your cellphone then send pix to your PC email or send directly to RVnet photo app.

    RV.NET PHOTO APP

    Then using the RV net photo app upload photo to Imgur.

    Imgur gives you URL, copy entire URL

    Then PASTE that URL to your post.

    If you can't or will not bother with photo, post the brand AND model number of the power strip..

    Otherwise why bother with this guessing game.

    But I do suspect the IN/OUT is for telephone, Cable or Ethernet Surge protection which some power strips include.
  • joelc's avatar
    joelc
    Explorer III
    These are the surge protector for a land line corded phone. The line from the wall goes in and then another out to the phone attachment. This protects your land line phone from a surge.
  • joelc wrote:
    These are the surge protector for a land line corded phone. The line from the wall goes in and then another out to the phone attachment. This protects your land line phone from a surge.


    Gdetrailer, I won't go into detail, but suffice it to say that yes, I do have a smart phone, but crippling effects from a stroke make it difficult to use as a camera. 'nuff said.

    I did some Googling, which I should have done originally, and located sites related to the brand name, but wasn't successful in finding anything regarding my unit. It may be a discontinued model.At any rate, I'll just leave things the way they are and perhaps eventually purchase a newer device which I can understand. Anyhow, many thanks to all who responded. Now let's CLOSE THIS DISCUSSION.
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