Power Strip Choices?

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Afternoon all. Can someone give me some suggestions on what everyone is using as a 'powerstrip' in their setup. I see from a lot of threads there are many choices and I'm trying to get an idea on what to get.
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I’m thinking about using 6” extensions on all of the outlets so I can hide the plugs. :)
 

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American DJ PC-100A

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I also use the DJ PC-100A. I mounted a piece of plywood on the inside of the stand to hide the electrical cords. Also mounted the strip far enough back to close the removable stand door if I choose to. Nice to just flip a switch when you want to power something up or turn it off.
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What is the life of the ups when power goes out
Its not so much for the battery back up, I use it more because it regulates the voltage and prevents spikes if the power goes out and surges on. They make big ones that can last hours, but the unit I use will probably only last about 20 minutes. I use the ups's more for the stability aspect.
 

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Does anyone have any more pics of there setup? I am dealing with the same thing. Trying to figure out where to mount the switch board and controllers sorry not trying to take over this thread.
 

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I also use the DJ PC-100A. I mounted a piece of plywood on the inside of the stand to hide the electrical cords. Also mounted the strip far enough back to close the removable stand door if I choose to. Nice to just flip a switch when you want to power something up or turn it off.
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Really like this setup very clean
 

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Afternoon all. Can someone give me some suggestions on what everyone is using as a 'powerstrip' in their setup. I see from a lot of threads there are many choices and I'm trying to get an idea on what to get.
thanks.

Honestly I went with a power tool designed powerstrip from Lowe's (can't remember the brand off hand), it had more plug-ins and they are spaced further apart. I have found both of these features to be indispensable as there are often devices that have plugs that would hog up 2 to 3 plug in spaces if they were on the standard close together powerstrip and the extra plug ins have proven invaluable as well.
 

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American DJ has several different styles of "power bars" that have various different mounting methods.
 

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