Not every benchtop setup needs USB charging built in. When the priority is maximum socket capacity for appliances and earthed equipment, this Onesto pop-up counter power tower delivers exactly that. Seven sockets in a single compact unit that disappears flush into your counter when not in use, and rises to meet you when it is.

The socket layout prioritises versatility across South African plug standards. Five two-pin ZA sockets handle the everyday load of smaller appliances, laptop chargers, and kitchen devices, while two three-pin 16A SA sockets provide earthed connections for equipment that demands them. This dual-socket configuration makes it the stronger choice over the USB variant for kitchens and workspaces where multiple high-draw appliances are used simultaneously.

A 16A overload protection switch safeguards all connected devices against power surges, and the stainless steel top cover provides a durable, professional finish that holds up in high-use kitchen and workspace environments. Installation requires a 95mm cut-out in the counter surface, and a 1.4m three-pin 16A lead cable connects the unit below.

This tower suits kitchen islands where multiple appliances need to run concurrently, home office desks where cable management is a priority, built-in study areas, and any surface where a wall socket is too far away and a trailing extension cord is not an acceptable solution.

Key specifications. Brand: Onesto. SKU: EL-POPUP/1. Cover: Stainless steel. 2-pin sockets: 5 x ZA. 3-pin sockets: 2 x SA 16A unswitched. USB ports: None. Overload protection: 16A. Cut-out size: 95mm. Lead cable: 1.4m 3-pin 16A.