Bought a Network Filter That Wasn't What I Expected
check_circlePros
- It works as an extension cord, I guess
- The plastic case is just regular stuff, not fireproof, but it's not a huge deal
- The seller claims it's got some kind of protection against overloading, and there's a smart chip in there, which sounds cool
- The cable is pretty thin, but it's not a total loss
- It's got a thermal cutoff at 10 amps, which is something, I suppose
- The packaging was decent, I'll give 'em that
- The seller's got some fancy marketing going on, I'll give 'em that
cancelCons
- There's no actual filter in the thing
- The cable is only 0.75mm thick, which is nowhere near safe
- The seller doesn't offer returns, which seems weird, considering the laws in Russia
- You can't really inspect a product like this at the post office, which is a bummer
- The seller's claims about protection against overloading are basically meaningless
- It's not worth the money, if you ask me
- The whole thing feels like a scam, to be honest
Editor's Summary
I thought I'd found a sweet deal on a network filter for my home, but things didn't quite go as planned. The seller claimed it was a Jamar network filter, and the pics looked legit. But when I got it home and opened it up, I was surprised to find it was just a bunch of wires connected directly - no filter at all. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.
Specifications
I was looking for a simple network filter for my home, and I thought I found a great option on a local marketplace. The seller called it a Jamar network filter, and it looked pretty sweet.
There weren't many reviews, but the ones I found were all glowing. I paid for it and brought it home.The thing is, you can't really inspect a product like this at the post office, and the seller doesn't offer returns - which just seems weird, given the laws in Russia. So, I opened it up and took a look inside.
The plastic is just regular stuff - not fireproof, but it's not a huge deal.
The seller claims it's got some kind of protection against overloading, and there's a smart chip in there. Sounds cool, right?
When I took the lid off, I was surprised to see what was inside. It's just a bunch of wires connected directly - no filters at all. The only safety feature is a thermal cutoff at 10 amps, and the cable is only 0.75mm thick. That's nowhere near the 2.5kW the seller claimed.
It's put together okay, I guess. Each circuit breaker has its own switch, but they're not labeled.
Also, there's a built-in USB block with four ports. It's not bad - it gives out 1.5 amps at 5 volts, but it doesn't support any smart protocols.
