Power strips with an internal circuit breaker

[fanboy2000]

So, I'm going off to college, (UC Santa Cruz, Kresge College), and I need a power strip with an internal circuit breaker. I'm hoping the one I already have has one, but I don't know how to tell. I just took a look at it, and it dosen't say anything about having one. It does have a reset button, but I don't know if that means it has a circuit breaker.

Does anyone know how to tell?

 

[reveal]

So, I'm going off to college, (UC Santa Cruz, Kresge College), and I need a power strip with an internal circuit breaker. I'm hoping the one I already have has one, but I don't know how to tell. I just took a look at it, and it dosen't say anything about having one. It does have a reset button, but I don't know if that means it has a circuit breaker.

Does anyone know how to tell?

If it has a reset button, it has an internal circuit breaker. That's how you reset the breaker.

 

[ssampier]

sounds like it should be fine. I'd recommend a fairly high joule rating surge surpressor for your computer/monitor and other expensive tech (such as those made by APC).

The dorm just doesn't want you to connect extension cord on extension cord (good way to start an electrical fire).

Oh, good luck!

 

[fanboy2000]

Thanks for the replys. You guys saved me a few bucks. (A few bucks, it turns out, I desperately need for books.)