This ZEN20 Power Strip can handle up to 15A total.
You can use the ZEN20 Power Strip with a 15A device plugged into a single outlet as long as there aren't any other outlets occupied (each outlet can handle 15A). HOWEVER, the total amperage on load for the ENTIRE strip shouldn't be more than 15A. It doesn’t matter if this is just one device connected to one of the outlets or 5 small appliances plugged into all of the Strip’s outlets. If the total amperage exceeds 15A or if you connect heavy duty equipment to this ZEN20 Power Strip, it will damage the device and may cause the connected appliance to malfunction.
Do not connect any other power strips or splitters to any channel on the ZEN20; each controllable outlet or channel on Zooz smart plugs and power strips is intended to power and control a single connected device. Do not connect power strips, outlet splitters, or other power distribution devices to any controlled outlet or channel.
Connecting multiple devices through a single outlet or channel changes the electrical characteristics of the connected load and may introduce simultaneous inrush currents, transient loads, or electrical noise that can cause abnormal operation or damage the device, even when the combined steady-state wattage is within the published ratings.
Using smart plugs or power strips as power distribution devices also increases the risk of overloading connected equipment and may conflict with applicable electrical safety standards, workplace safety policies, or local fire regulations regarding daisy-chained or cascaded power distribution devices.
DON'T use the ZEN20 Power Strip with any of these devices:
- Washers
- Dryers
- Refrigerators
- Electric heaters
- Fans
- Pumps
These devices can either be too much for the Power Strip to handle, or they're an incompatible load. Motor loads (like fans or pumps) will damage the unit over time because of power spikes at start up and uneven power draw (frequent power drops). While they may technically be within the device's specs, we don't recommend using it with the Power Strip to ensure the unit works in the long-run.
DO use the ZEN20 Power Strip with these devices:
- Floor lamps
- TVs & video
- Computers
- Game consoles
- Alarm clocks
- Printers
- Speakers
- Audio Players
If you're not sure if the device you want to connect is suitable for the ZEN20 Power Strip, ask our team!
