'Power strips' in BrE?

[Mehrgan]

Hi,
May I know what is the most common name for this device in both BrE and AmE? Thanks a lot!

 

[5jj]

I (BrE) call it an extension lead. If I wish to be precise/technical, and indicate that it has (for example) four sockets, I will call it a four-gang extension lead.

 

[SoothingDave]

"Power strip" is AmE. Typically there are 6 outlets in a row.

File:US-power-strip-rotated.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[5jj]

Typically there are 6 outlets in a row.

In my flat, I have German, French and English extension leads with anything from one to four sockets, though I have seen six-gang leads.

ps. I have also heard them called wandering leads. I have no idea how common that term is.

 

[Tdol]

I have a local extension lead and it has six sockets- it's more than I am used to. ;-)

 

[SoothingDave]

In my flat, I have German, French and English extension leads with anything from one to four sockets, though I have seen six-gang leads.

ps. I have also heard them called wandering leads. I have no idea how common that term is.

I didn't realize French and German were different. They do make these clever power strips that will take anybody's plug.

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[5jj]

I didn't realize French and German were different.

Sorry, I meant 'Czech' I have no idea how I came to write 'French'.