Do you use a AC power control center thing?

[Alex Eisenhut]

You know those old school AC power control centers you can plop a monitor on top? If so, how big is it? Does it look awesome?

I found a big plain one at Goodwill, but now I want a fancy 1980s themed one, like this

https://youtu.be/cImJqqtnLHs

I mean, doesn't everyone want one like this?

[edavid]

You know those old school AC power control centers you can plop a monitor on top? If so, how big is it? Does it look awesome?

I do use a couple of them in the lab.  They are 12" wide and look pretty boring 

The first one has some test equipment plugged in that uses too much standby power, an IEC cord, and a power strip.  The last 2 items are for when I'm working on some equipment and I want to be able to make sure it's turned off (especially if it has a soft power switch).

The second power center is connected to my soldering equipment, so I can make sure it's all turned off when I leave.

[BrianHG]

OMG, talk about going down memory lane...

[edpalmer42]

I bought a couple of them a few years ago for use on my test bench.  I use them with equipment that either doesn't have a power switch or has the switch on the back.