anyone know of a sequential power strip?

 (I figure this is the sort of item people
here might have looked for...)

We're all familiar with the standard power strips
with a half dozen or so outlets on it.

I'm looking for something similar, but with
one key difference. I'd like a strip that,
when I kick on the power switch, turns on
the first outlet, waits a bit, then activates
the second, then the third, etc.

(My specific reason is that I've got some computer
and networking equipment that works more reliably
when turned on/hooked up in sequence).

I've found some Super Heavy Duty items of
this sort designed for multiple heavy loads,
where the purpose is to reduce starting surges,
but they're also Very Expensive.

Has anyone here bumped into something more
reasonable? Thanks.



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Search for power sequencer or controller. Or make one with a couple of
solid state relays and some RC networks on the input terminals to 5V
from a wall wart.

 

Or, wire together a series of time-delay relays.

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I could certainly do that, but I'm hoping for something
that's UL approved.....




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The most obvious solution might be a desktop power switch box with separate
switches for each device. Just plug them in in the right order, and switch them
in order manually.

Bob