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Save time, money and energy while giving your computer superior surge protection. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Never turn your computer peripherals on or off again! The Smart Strip Power Strip pays for itself in as little as six weeks! Available with or without Fax/Modem and Coaxial Cable Protection (see the Related Items tab below). Also consider the Power Strip Saver, which allows you to plug in many bulky transformers without blocking other outlets on your surge protector. This Smart Strip has 7 total outlets: 1 control, 2 constant hot, and 4 automatically switched. It is simply a smaller version of the LCG3.. Did you know that computer peripherals, like printers and scanners, continue to use energy, even after you turn them off? It's called 'idle' current, and whether or not your using your peripherals, you're still paying to power them. Tame the idle-current cash drain with the intelligent circuitry of the Smart Strip power strip, from Bits Ltd. More than just a power strip the Smart Strip actually senses how much power your computer peripherals use. And when the Smart Strip senses that you've turned your computer off, it automatically shuts off your peripherals, too, preventing them from drawing an idle current. Save Time & MoneyEasy to set upNo more leaving your computer peripherals onNo need to replace your computer and/or your computer peripherals to save.No software, No drivers, No messing with your computer to save.However, you can add optional software to enhance the smart strip if you like. The Smart strip saves money on your monthly energy billLess costly than most other surge protectors + high quality + better guarantees = a great value. Better protection means not replacing your computer because of lightning damage.Product Identifiers
BrandBits The Limited
ManufacturerSmart Strip
MPNSCG3
GTIN0855883000100
UPC0855883000100
ModelBits ECG-7MVT
eBay Product ID (ePID)168642669
Product Key Features
Number of Outlets7
ColorWhite
Recommended EnvironmentIndoor
FeaturesOn/Off Switch
Additional Product Features
Max. Input Current15A
Outlet Count7
Voltage Compatibility120 V
GroundingGrounded
Circuit Breaker15 A
Outlets7
Product TypePower Strip
Voltage2175 Joules
Cable Length3 ft
Switch TypeOn/Off Switch
TypeSurge Protector
Joules900
Cord Length3ft.
Frequency60 Hz
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 05 Nov, 2015
BITS Smart Strip SCG3 (3rd Generation)
The 3rd Generation strip still has the "Sensitivity Threshold Adjustment". The newer 4th Generation does not, but the company is thinking of putting the feature back in if there is sufficient demand for it. Without it, I had a hard time shutting off the Monitor, Printer & Speakers when the PC was in "Sleep Mode" plugged into the Master Control Outlet. When the PC was "Off" the other devices would turn off. So the "adjustment" was necessary for me. Now the bad part. This Smart Strip uses triple mode protection between the LINE and NEUTRAL, NEUTRAL and GROUND, LINE and GROUND. In the event of a surge, the energy (current) is diverted to NEUTRAL or GROUND or both depending on how the manufacture chose to implement it. This is called MODE 2 protection and it can do more harm than good because your computer, TV, Stereo, AV Receiver uses GROUND as a reference and wants to see it a 0 volts. But when a surge is diverted, GROUND can get to several hundred or thousand volts really fast. Most of the time when this happens a consumer might see a hard drive crash, a lost USB port (on a computer or TV) or HDMI ports that no longer work. For this reason, one should look for MODE 1 surge protection which only diverts energy (Current) from the LINE to NEUTRAL, alternatively, invest in a SERIES MODE power filter which does not use an MOV rather it stores the energy & releases it slowly over time at low voltage levels on the NEUTRAL. It doesn't have any parts to wear out and will not need annual replacement the way most "SURGE SUPPRESSORS" do. Plus since it does not use an MOV, it will not smoke, explode or start a fire - the failure mode for an MOV based surge suppressor. I rate this product 5 stars for it's GREEN capability (shutting off other devices when the computer is in sleep mode or off), and 1 star because it uses MOV's to divert energy and it diverts it to GROUND which in this case can cause more problems then help. Average is 3 stars (1+5)/2 = 6/2 = 3 If you don't have a SERIES MODE power filter than it's a 1 star because of the danger it poses to your electronics.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Jan, 2019
Turns off my ROKU stick
I needed a way to turn off my ROKU Stick when my TV is turned off. My older Sony flat screen TV does not have a USB port. This requires the ROKU Stick to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Without the Smart Surge Protector my data kept streaming when the TV was turned off. Problem solved with this purchase.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Aug, 2016
Saving energy
I would have given it 5 stars except it doesn't turn the TV power off which is on all the time. Works great for turning off all the additional pieces of equipment.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Jan, 2019
Love it.
Works for me. I have the controller outlet hooked to my tv and computer speakers on the controlled outlet. Shut off the tv and it shuts off the speakers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Dec, 2018
To complicated.
Set screw? All I want to do is save power. I dont want to assemble things, tweak things and so on. I want to plug stuff in and be done. This device is NOT that. Wish I would have known before buying!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Dec, 2017
Nice
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Oct, 2020
Power strip/surge protector
Was just what I was in need of. Great product!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Oct, 2016
Muy bueno el producto
ExcelenteVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
