Individually-Switched Surge Protector as Power Control Center?

[Robin Croen]

I recently bought a used machine (Chinese red&Black 1490, 130W) and the previous owner disconnected the outlets on the back of the chassis and split the power for the controller+motors and laser PSU into two channels. Including the chiller, air assist pump, extraction fan, and work lights I've got 6 different components that need power. Some of these components are inaccessible in my space or do not have switches, so I'm considering getting an individually-switched surge protector to act as the central power control center. Something along the lines of this guy: https://www.tripplite.com/eco-surge-7-o ... d~TLP76MSG

Has anyone else rigged up a similar setup, and if so do you have recommendations and/or words of wisdom to share? As always, thanks to this community for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[Pete Cyr]

Yes. I the same thing different model.
Recommend plugging the pwr strip into a circuit separate from the circuit the laser is plugged into.
Additionally, calculate the total amps of the components plugged into the pwr strip and don’t exceed design.
I also recommend you label the switches for each component you plug into the pwr strip.

[Tim Mellor]

While you are poking around in your Laser a good idea is fitting one of these if it doesn't already have one. As much for protecting other things from stray transients as for protecting the Laser Power supply or controller. Just check 20A is all your Laser draws on 110V?

https://au.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Sch ... qYyQ%3D%3D