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Surge protectors and power strips power numerous electric and electronic devices from a single location, especially handy for home theaters and computer workstations. But so many of these components use bulky AC adapters that block more than one outlet on a power strip, diminishing their convenience. Get the maximum use of your electrical outlets with the PowerSquid Power Multiplier, which plugs into a single grounded outlet but lets you plug five of even the bulkiest adapters into its flexible arms.

Why add expensive additional outlets or power strips to your configuration when up to five power adapters can easily be connected to one power outlet with this inexpensive adapter? Just plug those big, bulky power adapters into the PowerSquid Power Multiplier’s arms of various lengths.

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Prevent falls and stumbles in the middle of the night with this motion sensored lamp, that provides an instant bright light. Fulcrum designed this lamp to provide light to areas where lighting can be a problem, or in an instance of an emergency, when having the ability to see is critical. It doesn’t have wires and can be taken with you anywhere; you can set it up on your nightstand or take it with you when you go camping. This energy efficient LED uses a special floodlight technology that will provide light to a wider area than traditional single lighting solutions. This LED lamp can be set to an automatic or manual mode and provides up to 100,000 hours of light. This product is powered by four C batteries, sold separately.

• No Wires or Plugs
• LED’s never have to be replaced
• Light stays on for 30-40 seconds
• Can be set to turn on automatically or manually
• Portable and ideal for both indoor and outdoor use

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• Keychain remote included for arming/disarming
• 20 feet motion sensing range
• 105 dB alarm will wake anyone up
• Mount on a wall or desktop

Mount the Mace Wireless PIR Motion Sensor Alarm with IR Remote Control on a wall or desktop to protect your home with an easy-to-use alarm system. When the Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor detects motion it triggers the 105 dB alarm. You can conveniently arm and disarm the sensor using the included keychain remote control. With up to 20 feet of motion detection, the sensor can easily be setup to protect entry ways, windows, or even interior doors to make sure a sleep walker is not roaming. The sensor requires 4 AA Batteries (sold separately) and the remote requires an E23A Battery (included).

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Parts list:
1 KeypadLinc

1 Dimmer (for incandescent lighting)

or Relay (for CFL or non-dimmable lighting)

SETUP

1. Replace the master bedroom switch with the KeypadLinc – the large buttons will control the local load and you’ll have four buttons available for controlling remote lighting.
2. Replace your child’s wall switch with the dimmer or relay switch.
3. Select a button on the KeypadLinc that you want to use as your indicator/controller for the kids room light and press and hold for 10 seconds. The keypad button will start blinking – you are now in programming mode.
4. Go to the kids room and using a fingernail or small screwdriver and press and hold the set button for 5 seconds – the light should flash indicate successfull linking.
5. Now when your child’s room light is turned on, the corresponding button on the keypad will be illuminated. If you want to turn it off just press the button.

Notes:
Before installing INSTEON wall switches and keypads be sure to check that you have neutral wires available behind your existing switches. These are commonly a group of white wires that are capped off in the back of the junction box.