Multiswitches: Power or no power

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techno935

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I needed room for a 5th receiver so I had to buy a 3x8 multiswitch for mom and dad's place instead of the 3x4. Now, every 3x8 I've come across has a power port. Do these things absolutely need power? Let me know if these things can work without power (18VDC).

I only ask because the nearest outlet for electricity is too far away.

How much amperage is usually needed if that is the case? (I don't have a power supply for this switch cause it came from Ebay minus the supply.)
 
They don't need power. IF you did wish to apply power. You could use coax cable from the switch to the power outlet.
 
I've used a 3x8 multiswitch without power with no issues. The receiver drives the power to the unit
 
I thought that was the case. I can't understand why it's there in the 1st place. Just wanted to be sure before I go hooking this thing up.
 
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