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Multiplug buying guide: sockets, load, surge protection and safety
A multiplug lets one wall socket run several things. Before you pick one, know what you'll plug into it, how many watts that adds up to, and whether those devices need protection from voltage spikes.
1. Count the sockets and check the plug type
Count everything you'll plug in at the same time and add one spare. The sizes on this page run from the Honeywell 3 Socket Surge Protector to the 8 socket Huntkey SZM804-2.
Most plugs and wall sockets in Nepal are round-pin, but chargers and laptops bought abroad often have flat pins. A universal socket is meant to take more than one plug shape, and Huntkey describes all six sockets on the SZM604-2 as universal (Huntkey). Bulky adapters can block the socket next to them, so a strip with a little space between sockets is easier to live with.
2. Add up the watts and stay under the rating
Every multiplug has a maximum load printed on the box or the strip. The Huntkey SZM604-2 is rated at 10A and 2500W (Huntkey). Add the watts of everything that runs at the same time and keep the total under that figure, which is also what extension lead maker Brennenstuhl advises (Brennenstuhl).
For example, a desktop PC (150 W), a monitor (25 W), a Wi-Fi router (10 W) and a phone charger (20 W) come to about 205 W, far below 2500W. A 2000 W room heater and a 1500 W electric kettle come to 3500 W, which is too much for one strip. These wattages are typical; check your own labels. Heaters, irons, kettles and water heaters are best plugged straight into a wall socket of their own.
3. Plain extension cord or surge protector
A plain extension cord only adds sockets. A surge protector also absorbs short voltage spikes, such as those from lightning, before they reach your devices. Huntkey lists both surge protection and overload protection on the SZM604-2 (Huntkey).
The product names show which is which. The Huntkey and Honeywell models on this page are sold as surge protectors, and the Bright, Micro and X-Lab models as extension cords. On a surge protector's box, look for the joule rating: the higher it is, the more surge energy the protector can take. Use a surge protector for a computer, TV or Wi-Fi router.
4. Know what surge protection doesn't cover
A surge protector deals with spikes that last a split second. It does nothing about low or high voltage that goes on for hours, and it has no battery, so everything goes off in a power cut. For steady voltage, see stabilizer price in Nepal. To keep a computer running through a cut long enough to save your work, see UPS price in Nepal.
5. Cable length, switches and USB ports
Choose a cable that reaches without being pulled tight across the floor. Some names give the length: the Honeywell 5Socket + 2USB Surge Protector (2m) has a 2m cable, and the Platinum version of the same strip has 1.5m.
A master switch lets you turn off a PC, monitor and speakers together. Strips with USB ports, such as the Honeywell 5Socket + 2USB and the X-Lab XEC-512USB, save you a charger for overnight phone charging. Those ports are often slower than a phone's own fast charger, so check the USB output on the box.
6. Use it safely
Plug only one multiplug into a wall socket. Brennenstuhl explains that plugging one lead into another adds sockets but no extra power, and it raises the risk of overloading and overheating (Brennenstuhl). If a lead is too short, get a longer one.
Keep the strip dry and off a wet floor, don't cover it with cloth or push it under a carpet, and replace it if a plug or socket feels hot, goes loose or shows burn marks.
Buying from Quality Computer
Every multiplug comes with a VAT bill. We usually deliver all over Nepal in 2 to 5 days, and delivery is free within 15 km on products over Rs 5,000. You can also visit our store on Bhadrapur Road, Birtamode, or call 023-530150 or 9863609150.
More reading: Protecting your computer from power surges · Room heaters and what they draw · A reliable home office setup
Multiplug FAQ
What is the difference between a multiplug and a surge protector?
A multiplug, or extension cord, adds sockets. A surge protector is a multiplug that also absorbs short voltage spikes, so it's the one to use for a computer, TV or router. On this page, the Huntkey and Honeywell models are surge protectors.
How many watts can a multiplug take?
Check the rating on the box or the product page. The Huntkey SZM604-2, for example, is rated at 10A and 2500W. Add up the watts of everything running at once and stay under that figure.
Can I plug one multiplug into another?
No. It gives you more sockets but no more power, and it puts more load on the same wall socket, which can overheat. Use one multiplug per wall socket, with a cable long enough to reach.
Will a surge protector protect my devices from low voltage or power cuts?
No. It handles short spikes only. For low or high voltage that lasts, use a stabilizer, and for power cuts, a UPS or an inverter.
Which multiplug brands do you sell?
Bright, Honeywell, Huntkey, Micro and X-Lab. Every price on this page is our current website price.
Do you deliver multiplugs outside Birtamode?
Yes. We usually deliver all over Nepal in 2 to 5 days, and delivery is free within 15 km on products over Rs 5,000.
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