RS PRO Type G - British 6 Gang Power Distribution Unit, 3m Cable, 6A

Brought to you by RS Pro, a range of bench mount extension leads, ensuring perfectly organised power distribution for tough working environments. This particular model is ideal to be used on a workbench or in a laboratory, where traditional extension leads would not be robust enough. The UK sockets of this bench mount extension are not individually fused, eliminating the worry of tripping fuse protection when using power hungry devices, such as power drills or heat guns. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.

• Metal legs with screw hole fixing
• 6 UK sockets
• 3 m lead
• Shrouded switch with cover
• UK Plug

An extension lead is a power distribution unit consisting of a number of sockets, sometimes also called a gang extension. When an extension is required, they are plugged into the mains through a lead and the sockets are able to individually power their respective plugs. This branches out the opportunity for mains sockets to power more than one device at a time. An extension lead would be used in various situations and environments, including in the workplace and domestically.

Due the benefits of both extending the length and increased the sockets of a standard mains outlet. An extension lead has almost endless uses, as does an extension reel. It's impossible to list every use, but as an example, some of the applications listed below are common applications.

• Mobile phone chargers, including those with a USB connectivity
• Household entertainment (TVs, satellite boxes, routers etc)
• Industrial machines and equipment
• Office desks (Monitors, computers, phones)
• Any electrical device needed to be powered by the mains

Surge protection is a safety feature installed within these RS Pro extension leads. Power surges can occur through natural means such as a violent lightning storm, or high voltage spikes caused by crossing wires or metals. The built in surge protection, ensures the connected device to the sockets will not have a sudden spike of voltage, capable of damaging or destroying the device.