Lights on Electrical Powerbars (Powerstrips)

[WobbleWobble]

You know the lights on powerbars that usually double up as the on/off switch? I've noticed that some older ones have lights that flicker. Does that have anything to do with the integrity of the powerbar?

Edited title: For those who talk differently than I do

 

[Amorphus]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
You know the lights on powerbars that usually double up as the on/off switch? I've noticed that some older ones have lights that flicker. Does that have anything to do with the integrity of the powerbar?

I've always called them powerstrips. Still, I wonder about that, too.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Changed my title to appeal to people like you

 

[ElFenix]

yeah, it means they don't protect anymore.

 

[BillGates]

I'm guessing the flickering is more due to crappy/old LEDs than it is due to electrical issues. You could always get a multimeter and do some (accurate) testing of your own.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Bump for more answers.

 

[AlienCraft]

If you're talking about the illuminated power switch, the flickering would mean it's probably a neon lamp inside the switch.

 

[amdskip]

I just take it as the light is going bad, nothing I'd use on expensive computer stuff though, APC all the way!