Could they mean a kitchen work surface? A surface likely to be in close proximity to water?
Could they mean a fixed work surface (and not a table, desk, etc) ?
Was the original post showing this project intended for a table or desk?
And nobody has said anything about why these wouldn't be better / faster / easier / to install (let alone be better looking and less disruptive to the work surface):
I've seen electrical outlets (in commercial environments) mouted face up in the floor!
However, they all were equipped with screw-on or other covers that would insulate them from, among other things, spills or, more likely, sudsy water from moping.
What exactly is your definition of "power strip"? Is it limited to strips that are intended to be fastened? I think folks saying the outlets typically wind up facing up are including the typical power strip that isn't mounted, it's just plugged into the wall and winds up behind a cabinet or similar. All the ones I have like that lay on the floor with the outlets pointing up.
Flush with the desk top means they will accumulate paper-clips, dimes, spilled coffee, itty-bitty screws, and other detritus.
In any event, if you use a power-strip AND you have a collection of wall-warts, you may need these outlet saver extensions (actually a 1-foot extension cord):
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At $1.95 each, they're the cheapest I was able to find on the web.
I've got four rechargeable-battery warts plugged into a 4-outlet power-strip which, in turn, is plugged into a timer. When I need a battery recharged, I insert the battery into its respective receptacle and tap the timer.
The timer I use is a Belkin Energy Saving Outlet, obtainable here:
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I rigged this Rube Goldberg concoction after learning that Ni-Cad batteries should not be left on a charger for more than seven hours.
I really ought to put this imitation octopus in a shoe box painted green.
I've seen a few of those (attached to wall), and even have one in the garage. However, nearly all power strips are just set on some horizontal surface (floor, table, etc...). The outlets are all pointing up.
Right, they have to be rated for that service. Every one I've seen has a cover of some sort. I've been thinking about putting a couple of those in my family room.
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