Hi Jason, I've used USB controlled power strips before. The only thing "USB" about them is the plug - when they see 5V, they turn on the AC. I forget what ones I got, but quick searching turns up the EcoStrip 1503E among others. Cheerful regards, Bob On Thu, Dec 19, 2013, at 04:23 PM, Jason White wrote: > I am in the US. I plan on putting the controlling logic in a plastic > wall mountable enclosure and then running wires to energize a free > hanging relay placed inside and wired inline with a normal outlet. > Does anyone know of if there are any restrictions on this sort of > setup safety/electrical code wise? Any tips on doing this > better/safer? --=20 http://www.fastmail.fm - Accessible with your email software or over the web --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .