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- Control power to your whole computer system with a single click. Place remote on a desk or shelf, or mount it on the wall - 60 foot range; line of sight not required.
- The wireless remote switch lets you shut off power-including standby power - to up to six devices at once: your computer, monitor.
- Two Always-On Outlets stay on for devices that need continuous power, like your router or cordless phone.
- 4 foot cord length.
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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The Belkin Conserve Switch Surge Protector with Remote lets you control power to your whole computer system with a single click. The included wireless remote makes it easy to shut off power--including standby power--to up to six devices at once, such as your computer, monitor, printer, external hard drives, speakers, and more. Additionally, two Always-On Outlets stay on for devices that need continuous power, like your router or cordless phone. Place the remote on a desk or shelf, or use the included wall mount.
Save Energy with a Single Click
A typical household spends an average of $30 per year by leaving computer system devices on but not in use.* The Conserve Switch Surge Protector helps to eliminate wasted power and to keep your electronics well-organized and protected. The included wireless remote has a 60-foot range and does not require a line of sight to the surge protector.
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 With the Conserve Switch, you'll easily reduce power consumption and save on energy costs. View larger. |
 Up to six devices can be controlled by the wall-mount remote switch. |
A typical household spends an average of $30 per year by leaving computer system devices on but not in use.* The Conserve Switch Surge Protector helps to eliminate wasted power and to keep your electronics well-organized and protected. The included wireless remote has a 60-foot range and does not require a line of sight to the surge protector.
Eight Versatile Surge-Protected Outlets
The Conserve Switch offers a total of eight surge-protected outlets, six of which are switchable and two that are always on. This means that you can connect up to six devices that can be controlled by the remote, and two devices that will always stay on. The Always-On Outlets are useful for devices that require a constant flow of energy, such as routers, alarm clocks, cable modems, or DVRs.
For easy operation, the Conserve Switch features a re-settable circuit breaker, a "not grounded" light to indicate when a ground is not present, and a manual override button to control switched outlets. It also protects sensitive electronics from power spikes or surges with 1000 joules of surge protection.
Smart Space-Saving Design
The Conserve Switch has a slim design that saves space. A sliding safety cover on every outlet provides added protection, and a cable management system keeps cords neat and organized.
Save Even More with Conserve
For greater convenience and energy savings, you can place additional Conserve Switch units throughout the house and control them all with a single remote.
The Conserve Switch Surge Protector is backed by a limited one-year warranty and a $100,000 connected equipment warranty.
About Belkin's Conserve Products
Belkin Conserve products help you to do your part by making it easier to reduce your energy consumption.
*Calculation based on a computer, printer, scanner, monitor, external hard drive, and external speakers on, but not active, for 20 hours per day, at $0.117 cost per kilowatt hour. (Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration;U.S. Department of Energy).
What's in the Box
Belkin F7C01008 Conserve Switch Surge Protector 8-Outlet, wireless remote switch (battery included); remote switch wall mount; and user's guide [PDF].
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Product Description
Belkin Conserve Switch - Energy Saving Surge with Remote (F7C01008q)
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
The problem being that most of today's electronics and the various chargers continue to consume small amounts of electricity when not in use and the waste can add up.
Brief evaluation
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This surge protector allows for up to 8 devices to be plugged in with sufficient room for the wider DC adapters to fit and it will protect them against power surges. What makes it 'special' is, of course, the remote control that will completely shut off all but 2 of the outlets so nothing, not even stand-by power is consumed. This is good because it saves some energy and I suspect that the devices for which the power was completely shut down are better protected in the event of a spike. With the remote on my desk, I found that I almost always remember to shut things down when I'm done.
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The following are noteworthy, in my view.
Positives:
+ Simple remote control with a 60 ft. range and no line of sight requirement to turn off all but 2 of the outlets - it's what makes this device special.
+ On-Off switch could be mounted on a wall (mounting screws not provided) or simply glued to the wall or the side of your desk (adhesive tape provided).
+ 8-outlet capacity with a lot of room for the wider AC adapters.
+ 'Always on' light shows that power is present.
+ 'Not grounded' red light (must be off) will warn you when there's something wrong. Belkin's warranty won't apply if the light was on when your devices got fried. I don't know if for a fact but I assume they have a way of telling if that was the case.
+ 'Remote-Switched Outlets' light shows when switched outlets are active.
+ Manual override button allows for direct control of switched outlets. A must have when the remote's battery needs replacing.
+ Clip for cable management. If you don't need it - and I didn't - you can simply pull it and it comes out easily.
+ Thin (one inch) and flat shape. Sits well on any flat surface, usually the floor.
+ It's possible to control several similar devices with one remote control or have each respond to its own on-off remote - the manual shows you how to set them up.
+ 4 foot long cord.
The only negative I can think of is the overhyped up to $100,000 protection promised if your equipment is destroyed by a power surge. Once you read the fine print you realize that by the way it's worded, it would probably cost you more to fulfill the requirements and prove your case than whatever you are likely to get IF you are successful.
Rating
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I like Belkin's opting for simplicity - click 'off' and you're done - over the more complex semi-intelligent energy saving power strips that many will find difficult to set up and don't always perform the way one expects. With me in control, at least I won't be blaming someone else if something goes wrong. The outlets that I can turn off when not using them should probably not waste 25-35W each hour for 12+ hours every day plus weekends. Not bad and it should probably pay for itself after about a year of use.
I am awarding 5 stars to this item that addresses real issues by providing a realistic solution. It's possible that the power strips of the future are going to be a lot more intelligent than today's but, until then, this is the optimal solution for me.
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Note:
If you have more only one or 2 wide AC adapters the better choice may be Belkin's Belkin Conserve Switch F7C01110q AV Energy-Saving AV Surge with Remote. It has 2 extra switched outlets (eight instead of six) but, since then physical footprint is the same, they are a little more crowded so you will have to be more creative when deciding what to plug in where. I have one of each and I am happy with both.
Brief evaluation
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This surge protector allows for up to 8 devices to be plugged in with sufficient room for the wider DC adapters to fit and it will protect them against power surges. What makes it 'special' is, of course, the remote control that will completely shut off all but 2 of the outlets so nothing, not even stand-by power is consumed. This is good because it saves some energy and I suspect that the devices for which the power was completely shut down are better protected in the event of a spike. With the remote on my desk, I found that I almost always remember to shut things down when I'm done.
More details
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The following are noteworthy, in my view.
Positives:
+ Simple remote control with a 60 ft. range and no line of sight requirement to turn off all but 2 of the outlets - it's what makes this device special.
+ On-Off switch could be mounted on a wall (mounting screws not provided) or simply glued to the wall or the side of your desk (adhesive tape provided).
+ 8-outlet capacity with a lot of room for the wider AC adapters.
+ 'Always on' light shows that power is present.
+ 'Not grounded' red light (must be off) will warn you when there's something wrong. Belkin's warranty won't apply if the light was on when your devices got fried. I don't know if for a fact but I assume they have a way of telling if that was the case.
+ 'Remote-Switched Outlets' light shows when switched outlets are active.
+ Manual override button allows for direct control of switched outlets. A must have when the remote's battery needs replacing.
+ Clip for cable management. If you don't need it - and I didn't - you can simply pull it and it comes out easily.
+ Thin (one inch) and flat shape. Sits well on any flat surface, usually the floor.
+ It's possible to control several similar devices with one remote control or have each respond to its own on-off remote - the manual shows you how to set them up.
+ 4 foot long cord.
The only negative I can think of is the overhyped up to $100,000 protection promised if your equipment is destroyed by a power surge. Once you read the fine print you realize that by the way it's worded, it would probably cost you more to fulfill the requirements and prove your case than whatever you are likely to get IF you are successful.
Rating
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I like Belkin's opting for simplicity - click 'off' and you're done - over the more complex semi-intelligent energy saving power strips that many will find difficult to set up and don't always perform the way one expects. With me in control, at least I won't be blaming someone else if something goes wrong. The outlets that I can turn off when not using them should probably not waste 25-35W each hour for 12+ hours every day plus weekends. Not bad and it should probably pay for itself after about a year of use.
I am awarding 5 stars to this item that addresses real issues by providing a realistic solution. It's possible that the power strips of the future are going to be a lot more intelligent than today's but, until then, this is the optimal solution for me.
__________________________________________________
Note:
If you have more only one or 2 wide AC adapters the better choice may be Belkin's Belkin Conserve Switch F7C01110q AV Energy-Saving AV Surge with Remote. It has 2 extra switched outlets (eight instead of six) but, since then physical footprint is the same, they are a little more crowded so you will have to be more creative when deciding what to plug in where. I have one of each and I am happy with both.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I was looking for something I could attach to my entertainment system, cable modem and wifi router and easily power all off to save power when not in use when I'm at work/sleeping/out of town and turn back on when I was home. I liked this product when I first got it, it did what it said it would do and the remote worked from anywhere in my condo.
However, 2 weeks in the remote would no longer send the signal to turn the unit off. I could manually turn it off and turn it back on with the remote, but that was it. However, since the power strip is placed in an area that's not easily accessible, the unit no longer served its purpose.
I've ordered a replacement through Amazon, I'll follow up after the new unit gets some use to see if this is a persistent problem.
However, 2 weeks in the remote would no longer send the signal to turn the unit off. I could manually turn it off and turn it back on with the remote, but that was it. However, since the power strip is placed in an area that's not easily accessible, the unit no longer served its purpose.
I've ordered a replacement through Amazon, I'll follow up after the new unit gets some use to see if this is a persistent problem.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
We bought two of these to use for the computer and game room. We wanted a way to turn off the power drain when items were not in use. The remote capability of this unit seemed like just what we were looking for. The first one we bought initially seemed fine and so we bought the second one. When the second one arrived, the remote did not function at all. We did some trouble shooting and narrowed it down to the switch function just not happening. If the switch had made a good connection, everything would have worked. About that time, the first one's remote started behaving badly. The light on the switch was blinking as if a connection was constantly being made. Also, the switch started to feel a little spongy, like connections were not being firmly made.
While the surge protectors themselves may be fine, we bought these for the advertised functionality of the remote switch. We are an adult only house, no kids pushing the switches or playing with them. The switches appeared to be be very poor quality. Instead we bought the green Tripp units, which were a iittle more, but didn't have any switch to worry about.
While the surge protectors themselves may be fine, we bought these for the advertised functionality of the remote switch. We are an adult only house, no kids pushing the switches or playing with them. The switches appeared to be be very poor quality. Instead we bought the green Tripp units, which were a iittle more, but didn't have any switch to worry about.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Remote stuck to Wall-Mount; SOLVED
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neat
this remote allows me to operate from anywhere in the house to start my security system.
I will be purchasing another one.
I will be purchasing another one.
Published 15 days ago by chuck219
Ironic device? No, I don't own one- but this is stupid......
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Published 1 month ago by beancounter
Technology gone awry!
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Published 1 month ago by C Wahlman
Nothing special, but it works
Belkin Conserve Switch F7c01008q Energy-Saving Surge with Remote
The power strip was delivered on time in Amazon's hassle-free packaging. Read more
The power strip was delivered on time in Amazon's hassle-free packaging. Read more
Published 1 month ago by naner
saving me money.
I use this for my cable modem and router. Works great. I did the math and it saves about 3-4 dollars per item a year if it is just turned off at night. Read more
Published 2 months ago by crknight2305
I bought 2 and 1 is DOA...
The build quality is very bad, and it doesn't feel like a Belkin power surge that I would pay $18 for it.
Few of the protection cap for the slot can't MOVE... Read more
Few of the protection cap for the slot can't MOVE... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jack Wong
invaluable
Amazing. Invaluable. Bought 5, then realized I needed 6, then realized I needed 7, then 8... then bought two as gifts. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Review
Beware
Biggest piece of crap I ever purchased. Worked 1 time then refused to turn on again. Twenty words of discuss doesn't do it justice.
Published 3 months ago by jack menning
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