r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Araanim • 3h ago

I'm slightly vexed Verizon Router plug blocks 3+ outlets

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These new routers have a terrible plug that not only is so wide that it blocks at least two plugs below it, but actually extends the other direction and blocks the outlet above as well!

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u/hypnothighsd 3h ago

Why do they do this to us? There are so many things that draw way more power and have a normal plug.

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u/LimplySelf-assured 3h ago

it's like they design the plug first and then build the router around it, zero thought to real world use

my cable management is already a disaster and this would send me over the edge

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u/watercouch 3h ago edited 21m ago

It’s cheaper to make a huge plug body with cheap generic parts with decades of safety testing results than to make a tiny, novel, creatively engineered one.

Edit: for folks asking why not put the transformer inside the router - the answer is most of the world isn’t North America. The router your ISP sells/rents you is probably white-labeled and resold in 50 different countries with a bunch of different electrical standards. The model numbers will all be different but your little WiFi box is fundamentally the same as one sold in the EU or Asia or South America. The main difference is the power supply, which is why it sits outside the box and causes mild infuriation.

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u/mwthomas11 2h ago

right idea, but slightly incorrect - it's cheaper to have a huge plug body integrated with the power supply circuitry than it is to put a normal plug on a wire attached to the power supply / power brick, or to put the power supply inside the router itself

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u/pamcakevictim 1h ago

And it would cost absolutely nothing extra to move that plug to the flat side of the giant plastic box. So it can fit onto a plug strip without other outlets

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u/Not_an_okama 11m ago

Disagree, the plug is probably connected directly to a circuit board. I dont see why they cant move it all the way to one side though, then at least it can hang off the end of the power strip.

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u/sigusr3 2h ago

Why can't that huge generic body be somewhere along the cord instead of right on the plug?

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u/UsedAsk3537 1h ago

It can, like some laptops

It's just more complicated to make and I believe slightly less power efficient

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u/bafben10 1h ago

It would actually be slightly more power efficient. The longer you can keep the voltage high, the more efficient the transmission will be. That's (mostly) why transmission lines operate at thousands of volts even though our home systems operate at only 120/240V.

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u/UsedAsk3537 1h ago

True, but remember 2 things

1) because there is an imperfect point of energy transfer(plugging into the socket) and the conversion to DC and the stepping up/down happening at the same point, that introduces more heat into the system increasing resistance which decrease power

2) the distance of AC power has now increased. And AC is generally less efficient that DC

Also you can't universally say the power will be stepped down and therefore it's more efficient because it is sometimes stepped up. Depends on the device

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u/bafben10 58m ago

There's a couple things wrong with that. For your first point, I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to say since it sounds like you're making the case for the conversion being in-line (removed from the heat of the plug). For your second point, AC is not inherently more or less efficient than DC, but AC systems are generally more efficient than DC since in virtually all cases AC is carried at a higher voltage. Again, that's why we transfer power across the country/world with AC and not with DC. You're technically right about there being some cases in which voltage is stepped up rather than down, but those cases are extremely rare in home use, and there's not even a remote chance that OP's router is operating at hundreds of volts. It's almost certainly 12V or 20V, as those are commonly produced power supplies for consumer equipment.

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u/KingZarkon 6m ago

AC actually isn't more efficient. High-voltage DC is actually more efficient for long distance transmission. We just have used AC because it's easier to step up to 10s of thousands of volts, you just needed a transformer. Now we have the tech to actually step the DC voltage up and many new HV lines run on DC now.

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u/UsedAsk3537 52m ago

My first point is actually going against my original argument. All I'm saying is that there is ALOT of heat concentrated in the brick being near the outlet because it's coming from 3 sources. That makes it less efficient.

AC is inherently less efficient due to its alternating action. It creates reactive loss. This is why Tesla wanted DC power, but Edison won with technically inferior AC. Carry DC at high voltage and you will experience less loss. This is pretty well known

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u/bafben10 31m ago

Reactive loss would be worth considering if it wasn't specifically compensated for in every major AC system. Not accounted for (meaning the loss is planned and accepted), compensated for (meaning components are put in place to negate the loss).

There are a few reasons that AC is a more technically viable and superior solution for power transmission compared to DC, but the main one is that the losses of uncompensated reactive loss and voltage transformation loss put together for AC are still smaller than the transformation loss in DC.

Also, it was Tesla that was the father of AC, not his rival Eddison who was very outspoken against AC. If you're doing your research on AC from Edison's work then you'd definitely come to the conclusion that AC is worse. There's not really a reason for the world to run on AC for transmission if DC is supposedly superior for it.

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u/adiyasl 4m ago

AC more efficient than DC lol that’s why AC is used everywhere to transmit power. From power station to your home.

That being said, this power brick location of the cord will make absolutely no measurable difference and will be the same power draw for all intents and purposes.

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u/sigusr3 1h ago

I'm sure it costs another penny or two and that's why they don't do it, but why would it be less power efficient?

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u/UsedAsk3537 1h ago

It's probably more than a couple pennies even at scale

I'm not fully sure about the efficiency, but the main things that happen in the block is converting from AC to DC and stepping the voltage up/down. It's better to have precisely what you need asap rather than holding what the utility company gives you into whatever you're powering

Sorry that probably doesn't make much sense. It's hard to describe in text

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u/sigusr3 1h ago

It indeed doesn't make much sense. It's the same power supply regardless of where the brick goes.

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u/UsedAsk3537 1h ago

I'm sorry that's not how it works

I'm not the best at explaining these things, but just use your favorite AI. It can explain it well enough

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u/sigusr3 54m ago

If I wanted hallucinations I'd take better drugs than I have on hand. Outside of incredibly minor nitpicking, how does a little extra copper between the power supply and the outlet matter?

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u/UsedAsk3537 51m ago

AI is better than alot of people give it credit for. Especially in instances like this where none of this argument technically matters

Not sure what you mean. You can follow the other thread where I'm having a discussion with another person if you like. There's good quality stuff you could learn over there if you're interested

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u/pkgamer18 2h ago

That’s nonsense. Do you know what a normal plug looks like? The one that’s been around since power outlets have been in homes? That has obviously had the most safety testing, and is as generic a part as you can get… not the nonsense in this photo.

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u/dg8882 2h ago

They mean the power supply more so than the plug itself. Power supplies need a lot of engineering, testing, and certification, because a fault on 120v is bad. Its much cheaper and easier option to use an off the shelf power supply than custom design one into the product.

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u/xeresblue 2h ago

Eh, I don't think having an off the shelf power supply precludes the brick being separated from the plug; there are plenty of such OEM parts. I'm also questioning how much cheaper using this nonsense could possibly be.

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u/ioncloud9 2h ago

Or like, a pigtail.

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u/rvralph803 1h ago

But like, cords to a transformer block also exist...

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u/WAAAAAAAAARGH 1h ago

All they need to do is rotate the body 90 degrees so it hangs to the side and nothing would change

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u/Comfortable_Bet9397 29m ago

You know, I really liked the N64s way of doing it. instead of a giant block, It was a giant plug into the console. And it had an actually durable cable for once!

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u/Aggravating_Paint_44 2h ago

But then put the plug at a corner of the brick

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u/Assimulate 3h ago

dominance imho

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u/graybotics 1h ago

Its because the device would be larger having the AC to DC circuitry so the trade off is put all of that into a separate unit. Most devices do not run off pure AC voltage, it must be converted to DC.

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u/tim_locky 2h ago

To add insult to injury, 95% it’s some random Chinese labeled power supply, with a standardized barrel jack, with standardized output (9v or 20v). 2 amps will do.

They could’ve used a smaller power supply. They chose not to.

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u/dylanm312 1h ago

I never got why they can’t just rotate the plug bit 90° so the big power supply body goes perpendicular to the strip. Would solve this problem entirely.

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u/The_DonCannoli 3h ago

No one’s doing anything to you. If you have the need for a different type of power strip that can fit the devices you’re plugging in, purchase the correct power strip.

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u/Dear_Mycologist_1696 3h ago

Or they could do the smart solution that many other manufacturers of electronics have done and either build the unit with an internal power supply, or they can move the ac adapter further down the cable so the plug will fit a standard power strip.

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u/SwooceBrosGaming 2h ago

Companies used to do this, idk why they stopped but companies used to put the brick in the middle and the end would be a normal plug that didn't take up much space

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u/The_DonCannoli 3h ago

Sure that’s a solution. But not necessarily a universal solution for every electronic. It’s much easier to just get a power strip that fits your needs. They exist.

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u/thegimboid 2h ago

Easier for who?
The consumer or the manufacturer?

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u/The_DonCannoli 2h ago

The consumer, who has the problem and is looking for a solution.

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u/thegimboid 2h ago

It would be even easier if they just made everything so the end is a regular skinny outlet on everything, with a few inches of cable before the brick.
Then I could fit all the skinny ends into pretty much any adapter.

But I guess I don't pay enough for the products for them to do that.

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u/The_DonCannoli 2h ago

Idk man you can’t really expect things to be catered exactly to your specific situation. I’m sure lots of people use these skinny strips in scenarios where they only plug in things that fit perfectly. Meaning no problem, it’s what they’re designed for. If you have devices that require additional space, the easy solution is to obtain a proper power strip that fits your needs.

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u/BigChungusHas1Son 2h ago

To me this seems like a creating a problem so somebody has to find a solution situation. I see what you're saying but it wouldn't be hard for some devices, not all devices, to stop having these massive socket blocking plugs

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u/sigusr3 2h ago

The fact that workarounds exist does not negate the mild infuriation.

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u/The_DonCannoli 2h ago

Understood. But it can alleviate the mild infuriation.

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u/sigusr3 2h ago

Not really, because the annoyance is the need to get another power strip.  Nobody's here scratching their head saying, "how can I possibly plug this in?"

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u/The_DonCannoli 2h ago

My point is just that using a product that’s designed for what you want to use it for would be less infuriating. Using a product that is not designed for what you’re using it for can be infuriating. No one’s making you use the incorrect power strip.

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u/sigusr3 1h ago

The point is it shouldn't have to be "the incorrect power strip".  It's only "the incorrect power strip" because the plug design sucks.  But go on carrying water for shitty design.

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u/The_DonCannoli 1h ago

It’s not shitty design. It’s just not designed for what it’s being used for.

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u/ToastSpangler 3h ago

the stupidest part of these power strips is that the outlets aren't 90 degrees rotated from the rectangle. like how was this ever supposed to work for anything but skinny little plugs. and don't pretend 20w power adapters are going to go over spec

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u/roosterSause42 3h ago

i have a powerstrip with outlets setup that way... then you get a brick that was designed to go sideways and you end up blocking outlets again, lol.

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u/amdaly10 1h ago

I have a power strip with plugs in both orientations. I slay have a tower one with 3 plugs on each of 4 sides.

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u/sfbiker999 3h ago

It was made for regular plugs like you'd find on an old school computer, monitor, etc. You can certainly buy power strips with rotated (or rotatable) outlets, widely spaced outlets, etc.

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u/Infinite_Incident107 2h ago

Thing is, these work fine with most all things prior to modern devices getting all creative with their wall warts. It's just an older design that's still around because it can still be fine for a variety of uses and due to its simplicity and age it's cheap

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u/bbylizard88 1h ago

The Best power strips are the ones that have two rows, have outlets going in both orientations, and even a couple spaced off to allow for bigger bricks.

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u/Digital_loop 28m ago

I have a strip that is literally just 6 mini extention cords. Every plug fits no matter what!

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u/KingZarkon 4m ago

Power Squid!

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u/Middle_Finger_484 3h ago

Who is using these dollar store power strips? A good power bar has intelligent placement of plugs.

Buy the right tool for the job.

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u/meh_69420 2h ago

Well I mean I still have a couple that have been in use since the mid 90s

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u/kenphx1 3h ago

Perfect answer …

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u/DMONEYDelano 3h ago

Looks like it's covering 2

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u/BigBullshitta 3h ago

You need to measure from the base of the balls.

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u/cordell-12 2h ago

I thought it was measured from the butthole

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u/MadMadafaka 57m ago

That’s what I do. Like a cat’s tail.

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u/richardcranium1980 2h ago

Looks like it’s covering 1 and is plugged into the other one.

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u/DependentRoyal3001 1h ago

Did yall read op's explanation? It covers 1 socket they way it's currently oriented which is the primary reason for posting here. If he turns it around it blocks 2. They are mildly infuriated because when they turned it around it was still blocking an outlet.

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u/MacintoshDan1 2h ago

My first thought. I only see one additional blocked plug.

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u/Wearethefortunate 3h ago

“BuT iT’s So ThIcK tHaT aNoThEr PlUg WoNt Fit”

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u/Araanim 3h ago

Because it's on the bottom spot; if I moved it up it would cover 4.

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u/redwoodpond 3h ago

So don't move it up

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u/sometin__else 3h ago

https://www.amazon.ca/Extension-90-Degree-Profile-Adapter-Grounded/dp/B0F7R8SR5W

well then you can get one of these and it will only cover 1

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u/Scared_Growth_2385 3h ago

now this actually fucks and is a real solution.

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u/BigBadBere 35m ago

They also make short extension cords for this issue also, like 6" long.

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u/SqueegieSqueeger ORANGE 3h ago

Then leave it where it is

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u/bryan_gumbel 3h ago

I'm so fucking confused by this logic

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u/Scared_Growth_2385 3h ago

there are only so many goddamn end spots on a fucking power strip in existence, they're a finite resource in your house.

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u/UnhappyImprovement53 3h ago

Daddy chill

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u/Scared_Growth_2385 3h ago

IM NO LONGER MILDLY INFURIATED!!!

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u/Hapa_Hombre 3h ago

Only if you have a shitty basic af dollar store power strip.

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u/Mediocre-Housing-131 3h ago

And if I smeared peanut butter on my walls, my walls would have peanut butter on them. I'm confused by the response here.

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u/JEBADIA451 3h ago

And if my grandmother had wheels she would be a bike

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u/ThrowawayGunName 3h ago

Everybody got a turn!

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u/pastrybaker 3h ago

This comment is the only actual mildly infuriating thing here.

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u/Brave_Key_6665 2h ago

If we wedge the plug in the oven door, it stops my cookies from baking.

If you drop the plug down a well, the cord won't even reach the router!

If I swallow the plug and put my fingers in my ears, I can hear the Earth's electromagnetic field!

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u/civiksi 3h ago

Well that would be stupid.

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u/This_Makes_No__Sense 3h ago

And if my grandmother had wheels….

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u/_B_Little_me 2h ago

Don’t move it up then.

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u/sfbiker999 3h ago

I use some super short extension cords for power bricks like this.

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u/Hot-Win2571 Mildly Flair 3h ago

The term for these is "pigtail". Search for that.

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u/Legitimate-Log-6542 3h ago

I always have a few of these around

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u/SwooceBrosGaming 2h ago

Those gotta be a fire hazard no?

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u/sfbiker999 2h ago

No worse than a power strip -- sending 20W through a 3" extension cord sized to carry 1800W seems like a minor risk.

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u/The_Spectacle I hate flair! 2h ago

So running a 50" tv, vcr, dvd player, christmas lights, boombox, alarm clock, and soldering iron on a power strip plugged into a 50' outdoor extension cord isn't bad????? Asking for a friend. There's barely any outlets in my basement. I mean, my friend's basement.

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u/thelittlestweasel 2h ago

The soldering iron is the only thing with a lot of draw there

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u/The_Spectacle I hate flair! 2h ago

I barely ever use it and am about to pack it away after mutilating the motherboard I was trying to repair. thanks for the info

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u/Cyno03 1h ago

Its shocking how many LED christmas lights you can string together now.

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u/MeanImpression2067 2h ago

Just get a power strip with the right specs

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u/Decent-Law-9565 2h ago

4 dollars for one is kind of expensive

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u/sfbiker999 2h ago

It's the first one I could find from a name brand I recognized. Plus it has the extra outlet on top, which can be handy.

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u/schaudhery 2h ago

Buy these

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u/smb3d 3h ago

get a small 6 inch extension cord on amazon. They are handy for this kinda thing.

Still annoying though.

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u/scrufflor_d this is PURPLE. if you see a cyan ur stupid 2h ago

since when is a 6 inch small

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u/smb3d 2h ago

It's all about how you plug it in!

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u/TJNel 3h ago

Solves the issues real easily.

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u/unlock0 1h ago

These but flat 90s

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u/CaffeineLiker 3h ago

Even worse, they charge you every month for renting it. Best replace it with a store router.

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u/Former_Farm_3618 2h ago

I left my old company for this, you could buy your own. Which then means you didn’t get unlimited data. There’s some video game downloads and watching a lot of movies you’d hit it occasionally. Really sucks.

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u/Nu11X3r0 3h ago

Blocking the below outlets isn't new for wall mounted transformers. Blocking the oputle above it?!? That's damn rude.

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u/Ht_TX 3h ago

Seriously asking because I know a lot about tech but not a ton about the power part

Is it possible to put the majority of the big plug parts on the other end of the cable where it connects to the modem or even just a few inches down in the cable that way none of the bulk is at a plug point?

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u/ImOnALampshade 2h ago

Yes, this is what desktop computer do - the PSU in the case that you connect to the wall outlet does the same thing as this brick, essentially. I also remember the Xbox 360 has a brick in the middle of the cord that does the same thing, as do many laptops.

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u/Ht_TX 2h ago

You know what, the laptop brick in the middle of the cable is an amazing answer that I didn’t think of until you said it. Just seems like an ideal way to do it to me but I’m just a lowly peasant so what do I know.

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u/babybambam 2h ago

Yeah, but no router needs a PSU this big

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u/ImOnALampshade 1h ago

No, but these were probably $0.05 cheaper than the smaller ones the router actually needed.

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u/HarmoniousDroid 14m ago

It likely isn’t big because of the power needs but big because it is meant to provide a clean, stable (no fluctuations) power. Noise on the power supply line can degrade wifi signal and performance.

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u/J-M-Beno 3h ago

Yes. No different to a pc charger with a driver in the middle Is my understanding

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u/vandismal 2h ago

But it might cost the multi billion dollar corporation a 1/2 cent more per 100,000 units, so that’s definitely out of the question.

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u/Beif_ 2h ago

Sure, but the reason they don’t do this (I’d guess) is that then it’s no longer compatible with other regional wall outlets. I assume that it converts 120V AC (US) to whatever the device uses. If you wanted to sell this product in Europe (240V AC) you need a different transformer, so by putting the transformer in the cable you just have to swap out the cable.

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u/aspie_electrician 53m ago

No, these are switching supplies, and as such, work anywhere from 100-240v 50-60Hz. All they do for other regions is change the metal pokey bits that plug in the wall.

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u/Wrong_Toilet 2h ago

Yes. Most routers and modems have power cables so that you can hook them up anywhere.

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These router blocks in particular are designed to be compact, and easily and cheaply manufactured, and easily installed by the end user.

By making it one part, you don’t have to worry customers losing their power adapters and instead plugging whatever spare power adapter they have in their junk drawer. Which can cause the router to malfunction leading to multiple service calls and bad customer reviews because their router is performing poorly.

It’s also another part customers would likely forget to send back and would need to be replaced. Or worse, a router gets sent to a customer with a missing power adapter.

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u/_MisterHighway_ 2h ago

I bought a bag of 1 foot extensions that negate all this bullmalarky

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u/Cominghome74 2h ago

There is no reason that plug needs to be that big

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u/Dankey_kang91 2h ago

Am I stupid or is it only blocking one?

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u/kmofosho 3h ago

This is a shitty power strip. Mine has the plugs the other way.

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u/cobaltmelon 3h ago

if a bricks this big they need to just put it in the middle of the cord like laptop chargers or console cables

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u/jfcmofo 2h ago

It is pretty obviously covering only 2 outlets.

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u/TurboFool 1h ago

Only if you have the luxury of putting it at the end, which you often don't because other bricks are the same.

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u/jfcmofo 1h ago

I'm just going by the photo. I'm sure we can all conjure up lots of worst case scenarios.

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u/grimsb 2h ago

Gotta get a power squid

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u/blue-coin 2h ago

That’s 1.5 outlets

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u/jjnguy 1h ago

Everyone agreeing with OP must be a bot. Clearly not 3 outlets.

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u/the_woodenpickle 39m ago

Um, they make power strips that have the outlets turned sideways. The even have some that have extra space between them. And there used to be PowerSquids.. not sure if they're around still, but some companies make similar things.

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u/Walnut_Uprising 3m ago

Having to buy a new power strip isn't extremely infuriating, but it is mildly so.

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u/ShaneWookie 3h ago

It's only blocking one?

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u/HotRodHomebody 3h ago

and none of the others are being used either anyway

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u/That_Possible_3217 2h ago

I mean…pictured is an example of it blocking 2 outlets, so if it’s 3 plus then that’s user error. lol

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u/Moaxion 3h ago

Maybe it wasn't designed for your specific powerstrip

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u/digital_flatulance 3h ago

Amazon 1 foot extensions take care of this.

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u/warpedspockclone ORANGE 3h ago

Yeah there is a dollar store solution...

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u/SwooceBrosGaming 2h ago

That feels like a fire hazard if you have more than one brick

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u/genman 2h ago

How many watts are we talking to power a router? Likely less than 25, which would mean 18 AWG at most.

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u/PenneVodka4Life 2h ago

When my router was installed, the tech told me to always plug that plug directly to the wall. I will also pass on that recommendation to you.

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u/one_two_o 3h ago

You might want to be careful with the wires everywhere and the power strip not flat on the ground. A house fire would be more than mildly infuriating

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u/GrayBeanCasserole 3h ago

Ive got the same one. Can confirm it's kinda a pain. 

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u/OriginalFatPickle 3h ago

How much power does the device draw?

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u/dervari 3h ago

12" outlet liberator extension cord FTW.

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u/Chance-Deer-7995 3h ago

These are extremely handy.

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u/FocusMaster 3h ago

They make power strips that are made for this. They have more space around each plug.

Get the right cord and your problem will be solved.

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u/Gnomegnomegnome 3h ago

Just found out they make super short extension cords

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u/RadWaste505 3h ago

Pig tail

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u/RandSand 2h ago

The one for my TP-Link router is practically the same size.

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u/pustulating_leeches 2h ago

Short extension cords are a thing.

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u/lateread9er 2h ago

Stop renting

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u/gadget850 2h ago

I keep 6-inch extension cords on hand for this.
https://a.co/d/0i0WiHPc

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u/mikee8989 2h ago

A few years ago at work I stumbled upon an extension cord that was 8 inches long. I asked myself when would that be even remotely useful? Turns out I ended up using it with one of these situations to not block a bunch of outlets.

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u/Express-Teaching1594 2h ago

Buy a pigtail extension cord. 12 inch extension cords are cheap.

You can find them on Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, or and other hardware store for a few dollars.

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u/cwb4ever 2h ago

why? Because fuck you. That's why.

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u/JumpyHumor1814 1h ago

Why are your multiplugs aligned vertically, lol. That's the real question. Most larger plug bricks extend vertically, so horizontal multiplugs fit fine.

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u/damien09 1h ago

6 inch power cable extensions. They are life savers. Some many random devices have cursed bricks at times I just keep a bag of them on hand. My network rack uses quiet a few for that exact reason.

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u/braytag 1h ago

It's designed fow wallplugs not powerstrips.

But the best design stays soap on a rope.

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u/CornucopiaDM1 1h ago

"Liberator". You're welcome.

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u/rahcled 1h ago

Plugspreading

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u/spade_andarcher 1h ago

The solution is simple… buy your own router instead of renting one from your ISP at a stupidly inflated price. 

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u/wastingtime308 1h ago

Buy a 3 ft extension cord

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u/Comfortable_Edge_448 1h ago

They sell bags of 1 ft extension cords for this exact reason

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u/mansen__ 1h ago

Get a power strip with rotated plugs? This hardly seems like the PSUs fault.

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u/seizure507 59m ago

It blocks 2 ports

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u/OhAces 36m ago

Thats just an outdated power bar style. You can get ones with a myriad of configs to fit the big plugs better for cheap online.

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u/Flat-Structure-7472 29m ago

I seriously don’t understand companies that design those cables. It should be cable, plug, and cable again!

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u/bojangler69420 3m ago

That’s 2 outlets

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u/theMightBoop 3h ago

They sell different styles of power strips. Buy one with plugs going the other way and further apart.

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u/AstralVenture 3h ago

It’s designed to be plugged into a UPS or a newer power strip with at least one power socket with a wider space.

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u/Maximum_Elevator8874 3h ago

What a weird bot.

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u/EamusAndy 3h ago

You can always just…get a power strip where the outlets face the other direction.

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u/SoMuchEpic95 3h ago

There are larger problems out there, my friend.

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u/kgilli12 3h ago

You must have confused this sub with WORLD ENDINGinfuriating

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u/pichirry 3h ago

like our country's decline in reading comprehension

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u/No_Figure_9073 2h ago

Not until they made it illegal like Europe with USB C etc shit will always be like this

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u/HuiOdy 1h ago

In the EU, our boxes are angled at the side, so this never is an issue...

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u/AncleJack 1h ago

At worst it blockers another big plug next to it but a smaller one still fits

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u/WhenTheDevilCome 2h ago

Because they have no idea about your power strip.

The power brick size works for plugging it into a standard wall outlet.

If your power strip isn't allowing at least standard wall outlet spacing, you're not going to get standard wall outlet spacing results.

The variable spacing of different power strips is also why things like this exist: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMQQ7LHZ/