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Review on Ziotek ZT1212597 18-Inch Power Strip Liberator, 3-Pack - Black, 360-Degree Rotating by Esvin Hopuhnopuhlis

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It's the best cable for three reasons

I don't write very many reviews so it's a bit odd for me to write a review about a basic extension cord. However, after some frustrating experiences with other spade cables along with a "hug the plug" device, I stumbled upon these cables and thought I should write a review. If you need to plug something behind a piece of furniture that you want to keep close to the wall, this is the best cable for three reasons: The connector head is the thinnest I've seen. When plugged into an outlet, it literally sticks out as far as my baseboard. If you measure, you'll see that the top outlet of a standard outlet is almost exactly 18 inches from the bottom (the length of this cord). This is important because the plug end of any extension cord is much thicker than the flat head of the plug. With a shorter cord (I used to buy a 12 inch cord), the outlet prevents you from pushing furniture against the wall. .- Rotatable heads come in handy when you need to connect more than one device (you can rotate the heads in opposite directions) or when your outlets are sideways or installed upside down. I should note that this cable is no better than a standard cable with a flat plug behind a bookshelf or other piece of furniture that doesn't have room underneath. Also, there is little benefit in using them if the furniture is against a wall with heated baseboards. Overall I am very happy with these cables. I was allowed to place some pieces of furniture almost flush with the wall.

Pros
  • Extension cord
Cons
  • Hardly ever