Looking for a switching plug/socket

Not knowing the spacing of sockets on your UPS makes that somewhat difficult, but try an IKEA grillplatz (or the older tretakt) they fitted in side-by-side on my 6-way strip.

Yes, they're smart sockets which you didn't ask for, but they do have a dumb button on them, and you never know the smart functionality might come in handy later, you'd hardly be paying over the top for it at their prices ...

Thanks, I'll take a look.

You could just change the plug on the switched six gang extension you already have and plug it into the back of the UPS. The relevant rewirable male "kettle lead" plugs are readily available. You still need a separate switch for the printer though.

Yes, but space is limited, it's either the UPS or the 6-gang extension. A 2-gang would fit.

But thanks anyway.

I guess IKEA employed AI to describe the 13A smart socket ...

"The video showcases a product named GRILLPLATS which is a grill. The demonstration reveals that when connected to an electrical outlet, it lights up, suggesting its designed for heating. It features a grid-like cooking surface and a control mechanism. Whats unexpected is the presence of a digital display indicating temperature settings or modes, suggesting advanced functionality beyond traditional grills. Additionally, theres an app or interface shown on the screen, indicating that the grill may be smart-enabled, allowing users to control it remotely through their phone or other devices. The video emphasises the convenience and modernity of this grill, offering a blend of traditional grilling with smart technology."

I took a look, and I didn't need to check the measurements to know that the Grillplats is too chunky. Otherwise, it would do the job. Now, if I can find a slim-line version.....

It's good to know that, on a £6 product, finance is available.

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Thanks. I already know about those, it is ones with a socket on top and the switch to the front or rear that I am looking for.

You can get 3 way adaptors with switches, but you could probably only use one outlet. eBay 203605954859.

"No exact matches found" it says. But I agree, the space is very limited, and only an inline socket would be accessible, the sides would be too busy. It might be worth looking at, though. Yesterday, I bought a cheap switched 4-gang extension, for temporary use. I want a 2-gang one, but El Cheapo Supplies didn't have one. This one will be going back, it is not guaranteed to keep power flowing on all outlets! I have found 2 reliable ones, there might be 3. You get what you pay for.

Put remote controlled plugs into your search engine there are quite a few that come up that look no wider than a standard plug easy to use with a pre-programmed remote a few button presses and away you go.

You can also go the whole hog and use smart plugs either with an app or voice control. I have some Amazon basic ones which are approx. 60mm wide you would have to measure the socket spacing on your UPS.

Richard

I'll go and grab a ruler later, but the spacing looks to be closer to

Measure the distance between the Earth pin holes,if that is in excess of the remote/smart plug width then they will fit side by side.

Richard

Plug in RCD.

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Hmm. Interesting thought. But see elsewhere in this thread, a width of approximately 5.5 cm is just over the available space. But thanks.

It's ok, all sorted. I have a new (and functioning) 4-gang extension, with: The Desktop PC, the monitor, and the external backup HDD powered and switchable from it. This extension is plugged into Outlet 1. The one spare outlet is almost blocked.

The UPS' battery-protected outlets have: The DECT handset basestation, in Outlet 2, and the router, in Outlet 3. There is one socket spare.

Then I used the switched 3-way adaptor that I already had as a switch for the printer, plugged into a Surge Protected outlet. There are three spare outlets.

All done! Thanks all for suggestions.