Remote Control Plug

[dibbers006]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 08 May 2025 at 14:28

[ehasler]

I've got some from B&Q, along with an LCD remote control unit that controls multiple sockets and light switches too. They work really well, and so far no electrical fires

[andyquantum]

Timer plug, B&Q do them for about £3

Or just leave the router on like I do. Same with the PC actually, it only gets shut down when I'm away or it needs a reboot

[miniman]

+1

I got a pack of 3 plugs and a remote (which can be programmed to switch them all on / off at once and will operate 16 plugs in all) from B&Q for £20. You can also buy additional plugs, light switches etc.

[Morningside]

Just consider these things.
How many watts does your router take? How many watts does the socket module take?
Worried about it getting hot? Those plug in things tend to get hot as well (mine does).
Fire risk? No difference to have one-of-those plugged in.

[deckster]

dibbers006 said:

I don't really like leaving it On when I am out the house. In case I got Burgalized or the Uber kids in Rusianistanski try to hack me and drone my gear for their Spam domination plan!

Don't worry about it, really. Routers are designed to be left on all the time. Just make sure you turn on WPA encryption with a decent passphrase and you'll be safe as houses.

[Morningside]

Whats the difference to this and not UNPLUGGING your television, DVD player, Skybox etc, etc.

Most of these appliances are on yet appear off. I suspect your microwave/oven displays the time.

As for being hacked 'invest' in a good free Antivirus AND Firewall.

My computers are never turned off and apart from chewing the electricity TBH I have never given them a second thought.

Why worry

Added: As for the other plugs. I have one connected to the outside lights. This enables me to light up the whole garden and driveway like a Christmas tree when I get home - Says power AND stops the need for fumbling for the key/lock interface.

Anyhow most modern plug in PSU's have a thermal cutout that kills the power if they start to overheat.

Edited by Morningside on Monday 18th August 11:57

[wiffmaster]

Turning off electrical items when out the house? You sound like my Grandma! Routers are designed to be left on 24/7. Excluding power cuts, mine hasn't been turned off for the past 5 years.

[Morningside]

dibbers006 said:

Morningside said:

As for being hacked 'invest' in a good free Antivirus AND Firewall

I was more worried about people using it for Internets and costing me money! As I can't keep an eye on it during the day.
....

Ah, I see where you are coming from now (as they say)
You are going to use it in a crafty way to remotely remove any means of Internet connection cloak and dagger style.

[Shilvers]

I use these:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=n97cq...

Work fine, though when I bought mine they were £5.99 in a sale.

[elster]

Aren't they something like 1A. Just leave it on.

As for others using it, just put a decent encryption on it.

As for antivirus/firewall. Just use linux, I know I worry less.