[Scan-DC] Power distribution

[Dewey]

If the majority of those bricks (I like to call them wall warts) are 12v,
then a single decent higher amperage 12 volt power supply can/will replace
those.  For the ones that are under 12v, you can still power from cigarette
light adapters, if available, and running off of the same 12v power supply.

Dewey

-----Original Message-----
From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Kitchener
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 20:03
To: Scan- DC
Subject: [Scan-DC] Power distribution

OK, Scan-DCers, I need you to put on your thinking caps and give me some
ideas.  The desk in my man cave is a jumble of computer, monitor, keyboard,
mouse, modem, router, printer, computer speakers, phone, clock, lamps,
associated & assorted cables, shortwave radio, various scanners (radios),
external speakers for those, outlets strips, and last but not least, those
miserable power supply "bricks" for all the various and sundry crap above
(picture follows).  I'm fed up with the mess, and the thing that bothers me
the most is the three, count 'em, three, outlet strips that are necessary to
operate this conglomeration.  I think the place to start is to come up with
a reasonable solution to the power distribution and get it off the desk.  Of
course, the damnable bricks make it necessary to have three outlet strips
when one or two would otherwise suffice, since they take up two or three
outlets' worth (I yearn for the days when the equipment was a little  bigger
and the power supplies were built in!).

I was thinking about mounting the outlet strips to a board and then mounting
the board on the wall, then I thought about getting some wiremold, etc.
etc.  In fact, since I already have the outlet strips and a hunk of 1x12,
I'm going to expend a little effort on that this weekend.  But, it also
occured to me to ask the folks here for any thoughts or ideas; I wondered if
anyone else is plagued by a similar situation.  Any thoughts and ideas are
welcome... anything is better than what I have, which is a fire hazard at
best.

Thanks!

Doug
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