10 best metal surge protectors

Product description

Power surges and lightning strikes are not the only things that can damage your home workshop equipment. Simply switching your workshop tools on and off can create electrical imbalances that could cause cumulative, permanent damage to your valuable equipment. The Belkin SurgeMaster with metal case provides clean, safe power from 10 grounded outlets, for workshop and other electronic devices.

• 885 Joules
• Impact Resistant Heavy-Duty Metal Case
• UL 1449 Rating of 330V
• 3-Line protection: Hot, Neutral-ground and a Surge Protected Indicator
• $25,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.  The product is also covered by Belkin Limited lifetime warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	What kind of nails or screws (specific links appreciated) are needed to mount this to a wall
Answer:	I would use 2" button head screws and try to hit the studs. If unable to hit stud use drywall anchors and screws.
Question:	How long is the cord
Answer:	It's a 12 ft. cord.
Question:	is it wall mountable
Answer:	Yes, Aliaksandr N. This Belkin Surge Protector (F9D1000-15) is wall mountable. It has a four cross-hatched holes at the back for mounting purposes.
Question:	Is the plug a "flat plug
Answer:	Hi Matthew. The Metal Surge Master has a 3-prong plug at the end.

Product features

The Most Complete Protection

The Belkin name assures you of top-quality construction, inside and out. With a rugged metal casing surrounding its advanced elements and superior circuitry, the Belkin SurgeMaster with metal case offers the most complete protection available from power surges, AC contamination and spikes.

Clean and Safe Power

With the Belkin 10-Outlet Metal Surge Master, you never have to worry about things like power spikes or storms damaging your valuable devices. Intelligent circuitry with built-in voltage sensing detects and responds your device's power needs, while safety features ensure that your devices are protected. Oversized Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) absorb excess electricity and damage-resistant housing protects circuits from fire, impact, and rust.

Status Indicators Show When You're Protected

The 10-Outlet Surge Protector with 12-ft. Cord features a red 'protected' indicator to let you know your equipment is secure.

Product description

Keep your tools and workshop equipment safe from surges with the 6-Outlet heavy-duty surge protector from GE. In order to protect your expensive workshop Tools, The heavy-duty strip Features a durable metal casing for the six standard grounding outlets, slide-to-lock safety covers to keep dust and other particles out of unused outlets, automatic shutdown technology to keep your equipment safe from a power overload, and a recessed on/off switch for accidental shut off protection. The GE heavy-duty power strip is equipped with an extra long, 8-foot power cord and low-profile plug, and helps to ensure your heavy duty workshop equipment stays safe with its 900 joules protection rating and $90, 000 connected equipment . Note: if power to outlets is shut down, you will need to reset the power switch to restore power. This product is UL listed and backed by a limited lifetime .

• Durable – Heavy duty gray metal power strip ideal for home, office or workshop
• Reliable – Surge protector features a 900 Joules Protection Rating, automatic shutdown technology to stop power to devices when surge protection expires and an LED protected indicator light to ensure your electronics are properly protected and safe from harm
• Safety – 6 grounded outlets come with slide-to-close safety outlet covers to prevent electrical shock and keep objects other than plugs out of outlets when not in use
• Extra Long – Power strip extension cord extends 8 feet so TVs, laptops, computers, lamps or appliances can be reached
• Trusted Brand – GE is the #1 brand in Surge Protection

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the distance between the mounting holes on the back
Answer:	Yes, they stick together when wet. They flat platform allows blocks to stack on to it wet but the flat piece is hard to use in the tub but great in a water table. They stick to tile and porcelain when wet.
Question:	Is the wire 14 awg gauge wire rated for 15 amp
Answer:	1 1/2 in x 1 1/2in
Question:	Does this product have mounting holes on the back
Answer:	Yes, both sets are the same blocks just different quantities.
Question:	Is the bottom metal or plastic
Answer:	Thae are foam blocks

Product description

An Amazon Brand

• 12-outlet, 600 joule surge protector power strip in durable steel housing
• Protects electronics from damage due to surges, spikes, or outages
• Ideal for bulky plugs and power supplies; widely spaced 3.74 inch center-to-center outlets
• Works well in environments with heavy equipment or electronic use such as workshops, offices, garages, and more
• Red power indicator light
• 125VAC/15A/1875W; Input NEMA 5-15P, output NEMA 5-15R

User questions & answers

Question:	It looks like axtra 12 outlet power strip is better than amazonbasics power strip for gaming set up
Answer:	Antra 12 outlet power strip is a lot better than the Amazonbasics.
Question:	What is the difference between amazonbasics 16 outlet power strip and axtra 16 outlet power strip
Answer:	Amazonbasics 16 outlet power strip is 47.5 inches (3.9 foot) long. AXTRA 16 outlet power strip is 2.9 foot long. AXTRA power strip has mounting accessories but this power strip does not include any mount tools.
Question:	Do brick style plugs fit with not overlapping the next plug? Need 19, considering going two 12 plug vs 1 24 plug for my game room because orientation
Answer:	Amazonbasics 9 outlet and 12 outlets power strip has wide spaced so large adapter isn’t a problem. It will not block other outlets. These power strips might be too long for game room. I do recommend to check AXTRA 12-outlet power strip to save up your spaces. AXTRA 12 outlet power strip is shorter than Amazonbaisc 12 outlet strip but it works perfectly for my gaming setup.
Question:	How is amazonbasics 12-outlet power strip compare to axtra 12-outlet power strip
Answer:	AXTRA 12 outlet power strip is 2.3 foot long, and it includes mounting brackets. Amazonbasics 12 outlet power strip doesn’t include any mounting bracket, it is 49.2 inches long (4.1 foot long). AXTRA power strip is great for office and home. Amazonbasics 12 outlet power strip is great for workbench.

Product description

An Amazon Brand

• 12-outlet surge protector power strip with 4320 joule energy rating
• Protects sensitive electronic devices such as computers, data lines, TVs, and more from potentially-damaging power surges
• LED lights indicate active surge protection and grounded wiring
• Fireproof MOV provides additional safety precaution from surges and spikes
• Power on/off switch integrates with a 15Amp overload resettable circuit breaker
• 8 foot heavy-duty power cord, widely-spaced outlets with sliding covers, and a back keyhole wall-mount

User questions & answers

Question:	Will it be safe to use as daisy chain
Answer:	Surge suppressors aren't good to daisy chain but if the extensions are just simple power strips with no interrupting suppressor, and you know the current load will be lower than 15A (even under heaviest load), then it's safe.
Question:	Are all 12 outlets surge protected? Trying to figure out if the 4 green ones are different, or just a design choice
Answer:	The only difference is that the green ones offer wider spacing. For my money these are fine surge protectors, I have one at each of the computer workplaces in my home and one in my guestroom. The one in my office is protecting a dell workstation that would cost about $3000 to replace, plus two monitors, my high res printer, etc etc. I think you can gather my opinion as to the quality of this unit.
Question:	Is the power strip plastic casing or metal casing? i have one of axtra 12 outlet metal casing power strip. i want to get this one for my kitchen
Answer:	This power strip is plastic casing. I prefer AXTRA 12 outlet metal housing power strip surge protector for your kitchenware.
Question:	What is the difference between this power strip compares to axtra 12 outlet metal power strip
Answer:	Axtra is a 450 joule surge protector, which I would not use ever to protect anything. So one of them is a surge protector, the other is a joke. At 4320 joules the amazon basics offers some real protection and longevity. Also the amount of joules of energy protection is directly correlated to longevity (surge protectors do not last forever. Astra is spamming with this question, and If I cared enough, I would look into the bona-fides of those who are recommending it here. at 50% higher price with about 10% of the energy protection the Axtra is not in the same league and I would never have it in my home.

Product features

12 Outlets

The heavy-duty surge protector power strip includes 12 outlets and will help safeguard your electronics in the event of power surges and spikes.

Protect Your Tech

Ideal for homes or offices with sensitive equipment such as computers, multi-functional systems, TVs, communication devices, data lines, and more.

LED Indicator Lights

Includes LED lights to indicate devices are protected and grounded plus an integrated power switch with a 15Amp overload resettable circuit breaker.

Other Features

Featuring a 4320 Joule Energy Rating, generously-spaced outlets for larger adapters, sliding dust covers, and a heavy-duty 14 AWG power cord.

Product description

Tripp Lite's Isobar ISOBLOK2-0 Surge Suppressor is ideal for protecting audio/visual devices and printers. This Premium direct plug-in surge suppressor features 2 outlets, diagnostic LED, and 1410 joules of energy absorption. An all-metal housing stands up to the toughest environments. $10,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA and Canada Only).

• Protect any electronic device from power surges & spikes: Surge protector with two outlets protects your personal computer, laptop, printer, scanner, router, phone, fax, modem, television, lamp or any other home/office electronics from dangerous power surges, spikes & line noise
• Premium surge protection with metal housing: This surge suppressor provides two nema 5 15r outlets and plugs directly into standard nema 5 15r outlet with no power cord
• Safety first high joule rating conforms to UL 1449 safety standards: Diagnostic LEDs confirm power, protection and line fault status at a glanced; 1410 joules mean maximum protection for your equipment; Conforms to current UL 1449 3rd edition safety standards
• Convenient options for placement in any environment: This metal wall tap surge protector fits effortlessly into your setup; Optional hardware Included for permanent mounting to outlet cover
• Lifetime warranty: Desktop PC power cable is backed by a lifetime limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Apart from EMI/RFI line noise, would this device also address 'ground loop' issues
Answer:	Hi Susan, thank you for your question. There are 4 keyholes on the back of the surge protector. They are approximately 4 ¾ in above one another and 1 ½ in apart from one another. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to respond or give us a call between the hours of 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday thru Friday at 1-800-654-8483. Thank you.
Question:	What the difference between Ultrablok and Isoblok
Answer:	Yes, this item has a 14AWG cord and is rated for 15 Amps.
Question:	Made in USA
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Will this work in an outlet where it is not grounded, but it has three-pronged outlets? How well will it work if it is not grounded
Answer:	The bottom of this item is plastic.

Product features

Ultra-Premium Isobar Protection

Tripp Lite is the smart choice for protecting your valuable equipment. This surge protector defends computers and electronics from damaging surges and disruptive line noise. If it is ever damaged by a surge, Tripp Lite will replace it, and connected equipment is covered too.

• Certified to meet strict UL standards (UL 1449 4th Edition; Intertek Report 3143328CHI-003; Series AGIB7189; Updated 09-14-2017)
• 1410-joule surge protection rating – More joules mean more protection!
• EMI/RFI noise filtering protects against outside interference
• Isolated filter banks protect against internal interference

Ready for Home and Office

This surge protector is perfect for home and office electronics of all kinds, including computers, monitors, printers, copiers, shredders, wireless routers, televisions, video game consoles, streaming media players, sound systems, device chargers, desk lamps and small appliances.

• 2 protected AC outlets
• Space-saving direct plug-in design
• Durable and fire-resistant metal housing
• Optional-use mounting tab
• Diagnostic LEDs

Key Features

1. Diagnostic LEDs: Confirm active protection, proper grounding and correct wiring.
2. Direct Plug-in Design: Connects directly to wall outlet for space-saving protection.
3. Metal Housing: Provides superior durability and fire resistance.
4. Advanced Surge/Noise Protection (Internal): Certified to meet strict UL standards.
5. Isolated Filter Banks (Internal): Block interference between connected devices.
6. Safe Thermal Fusing (Internal): Provides fail-safe protection in extreme conditions.

Product description

The black STANLEY 31610 SurgeMax Pro 9 Outlet Surge Protector Power Bar features a 400-J surge protection ion. Its spaced outlet design provides ample room for adapters and other large plugs. A 6 ft. cord allows for easy placement.

From the Manufacturer

This Stanley 9-outlet power strip has 400-J surge protection ion. It is a long power bar which provides ample room for adapters and other large plugs. There is a 6-foot cord for easy connection to the outlet.

• Country of Origin: CHINA
• The Package Length of the product is 12.6 inches
• The Package Width of the product is 6.6 inches
• The Package Height of the product is 12.1 inches

User questions & answers

Question:	The plug that plugs into the wall, is it 3 prong, or only 2? The picture looks like
Answer:	It does NOT...there is another review that says the longer cord (6 feet) has a flat plug, but that is NOT true.
Question:	what is the length of the surge protector
Answer:	No, But the battery will most likely stop charging when it hits 100%
Question:	What is the difference between stanley surgemax strip with axtra 12 outlets metal power strip
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Do the sockets pull out of the strip when you pull the plug out
Answer:	The plug is not bulky. If planning to wall mount it should not be a problem, however if to be used on the floor you might have a problem with the cord.

Product features

SHOPMAX PRO 9

Unlike many other metal surge bars in the marketplace constructed of aluminum, the STANLEY SHOPMAX 9 casing is constructed entirely of a heavy duty steel, providing the strength and reliability you expect from STANLEY products.

In the Workshop

The STANLEY SHOPMAX PRO is a perfect fit for the 'do-it-yourselfer' or professional contractor. Since 1843, our innovative products have helped build, repair and protect our world. Today that legacy continues.

In the Office

A perfect solution to your electrical power needs at your home or office. 600 Joules of surge protection ensure that all of your electronics are covered.

In your Home

9 Evenly spaced outlets are perfect for those clunky AC adapters. Protect your TV and home theater without running out of outlets.

Protects Against Spikes and Overloads

600 joules of surge suppression provides overload protection for your home, office or power tools.

Wall Mountable

The SHOPMAX PRO 9 features 2 mounting brackets which allow you secure it to almost any surface.

Product description

Isobar 4-Outlet surge protector, 6-foot cord

• PROTECT ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE FROM POWER SURGES & SPIKES: Surge Protector with four outlets protects your PC, personal computer, laptop, printer, scanner, router, phone, fax, modem, television, lamp or any other home/office electronics from dangerous power surges, spikes & line noise. Perfect flat surge protector plug for your TV surge protector. Also known as: IBAR4, IBAR4 6D, ISOBAR4
• PREMIUM SURGE PROTECTION WITH 6 FT. CORD WITH RIGHT ANGLE PLUG: This surge suppressor provides four widely spaced NEMA 5 15R outlets which are arranged in 2 exclusive isolated filter banks to limit noise interaction among connected equipment. The extra long 6 foot AC power cord acts like an extension cord to give you the flexibility to reach distant outlets, while its right angle NEMA 5 15P flat plug allows furniture and equipment to be moved flush against the wall to save space this is the ideal flat surge protector
• HIGH JOULE SURGE PROTECTOR CONFORMS TO UL 1449 SAFETY STANDARDS: An integrated 12A circuit breaker protects all outlets and shuts down connected equipment in case of overload. Features a network grade surge protection rating of 3330 joules to defend your sensitive electronics against even the strongest surges and spikes. Conforms to current UL 1449 3rd Edition safety standards
• HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION AND VERSATILE INSTALLATION: Housed in a rugged all metal case that stands up to harsh environments. The case is equipped with four keyhole mounting slots to facilitate permanent installation on or under counters and worktables, on walls, etc. Included outlet covers (set of four) may be used to safeguard unused outlets
• LIFETIME WARRANTY, $50,000 INSURANCE: Lifetime Limited Warranty and $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance covers any connected equipment damaged by a power surge

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the difference between ISOBAR6ULTRA and Non Ultra model
Answer:	It uses speaker wire connectors. There is no cable connection to the subwoofer output connectors. If your subwoofer only has a cable connection such as a RCA or a mini plug it will require some connection modification.
Question:	Does this have flat or straight style wall plug
Answer:	HelloThis is only suitable for the MP3/MP4 connection line. You can compare the original line of the interface. I hope to help you.
Question:	Is this product made in the USA
Answer:	I have not tried it yet
Question:	can i use it for a washer & dryer
Answer:	I honestly have no idea.

Product features

Ultra-Premium Isobar Protection

Tripp Lite is the smart choice for protecting your valuable equipment. This surge protector defends computers and electronics from damaging surges and disruptive line noise. If it is ever damaged by a surge, Tripp Lite will replace it, and connected equipment is covered too.

• Certified to meet strict UL standards (UL 1449 4th Edition; Intertek Report 3164962DAL-001; Series AGIB6407; Updated 07-24-2018)
• 3330-joule surge protection rating – More joules mean more protection!
• EMI/RFI noise filtering protects against outside interference
• Isolated filter banks protect against internal interference
• Resettable circuit breaker protects against overloads

Ready for Home and Office

This surge protector is perfect for home and office electronics of all kinds, including computers, monitors, printers, wireless routers, televisions, video game consoles, streaming media players, sound systems, device chargers, desk lamps and small appliances.

• 4 protected AC outlets
• Transformer outlets for bulky AC adapters
• 6-foot AC input cord with 5-15P right-angle plug
• Durable and fire-resistant metal housing
• Keyhole mounting slots
• Diagnostic LEDs

Key Features

1. Diagnostic LEDs: Confirm active protection, proper grounding and correct wiring.
2. AC Input Cord: High-quality cord with right-angle plug reaches distant outlets.
3. Transformer Outlets: Provide extra space for bulky AC adapters.
4. Illuminated On/Off Switch: Built-in breaker protects against overloads.
5. Mounting Slots: Mount to wall, desk, workbench or media cabinet.
6. Metal Housing: Provides superior durability and fire resistance.
7. Advanced Surge/Noise Protection (Internal): Certified to meet strict UL standards.
8. Isolated Filter Banks (Internal): Block interference between connected devices.
9. Safe Thermal Fusing (Internal): Provides fail-safe protection in extreme conditions.

Product description

For more than 20 years, America's leading companies have trusted Tripp Lite Isobar Premium surge and noise suppressors to protect sensitive computer, networking and telecom equipment. With more than 18 million satisfied customers, the Isobar remains the world's #1 selling Premium surge suppressor. Loaded with a generous combination of high quality components, near indestructible all-metal case and unique noise filtration system, The Isobar offers the highest level of protection attainable in a multi-outlet strip. Robust surge suppression circuits with sine-wave tracking offer extreme levels of protection against the heaviest surge conditions exceeding IEEE 587 Category a & B Specifications and reducing 6, 000V test surges to harmless levels under 35 Volts. Isobar's unique protection system combines large toroidal chokes, ferrite rod-core inductors, HF/VHF capacitors and multiple layers Of metal oxide Varistors into exclusive isolated filter banks that remove EMI/RFI interference, even noise generated by other pieces of connected equipment. ISOBAR8ULTRA offers 8 outlets arranged in four filter banks to prevent system crashes, reboots and performance problems common as noisy system peripherals are powered off and on. Surge suppression rated at 3840 joules/97, 000 Amps offers network-grade protection. Widely spaced NEMA 5-15 outlets accommodate up to 4 large transformer plugs without blocking outlets. Diagnostic LEDs confirm power availability, line fault and protection status. Includes 12 foot AC line cord with space-saving angled input Plug, keyhole mounting tabs and a set of 4 child safety covers.

• Protect any electronic device from power surges & spikes: Surge protector with two outlets protects your pc, personal computer, laptop, printer, scanner, router, phone, fax, modem, television, lamp or any other home/office electronics from dangerous power surges, spikes & line noise
• Premium surge protection with metal housing: This surge suppressor provides eight widely spaced nema 5 15r outlets which are arranged in 4 exclusive isolated filter banks to limit noise interaction among connected equipment; The extra-long 12 foot ac power cord acts like an extension cord to give you the flexibility to reach distant outlets, while its right angle nema 5 15p flat plug allows furniture and equipment to be moved flush against the wall to save space
• Safety first high joule rating conforms to UL 1449 safety standards: An integrated 12a circuit breaker protects all outlets and shuts down connected equipment in case of overload; Diagnostic LEDS confirm power, protection and line fault at a glanced; 3840 joules mean maximum protection for your equipment; Conforms to current UL 1449 3rd edition safety standards
• Convenient options for placement in any environment: 12 feet AC power cord with NEMA 5 15p plug provides the ability to reach distant outlets; This multi plug outlet offers keyhole slots on bottom panel for convenient wall mounting
• Lifetime warranty, $50,000 insurance: White surge protector offers lifetime limited warranty and $50,000 ultimate lifetime insurance covers any connected equipment damaged by a power surge

User questions & answers

Question:	can power strips be plugged in to it
Answer:	Depends how much load you need that cable to supply. Check your unit and google the recommended cable diameter. If you want to use on the water suggest the marine version where the cables are tin coated, that prevents corrosion...
Question:	What are the dimensions & joule rating. There are contradictions in the description
Answer:	Approximately 3 feet
Question:	I'm a guitarist and I've been experiencing a lot of line noise through my amplifiers. Will this filter out that noise
Answer:	I used it on a chirp 5 and it worked.
Question:	Do you know what the clamping voltage rating of this surge protector is
Answer:	Yes, this works on all HDS units (Gen1, Gen2, Gen3, and Carbon) with RED or BLUE power connectors on the sonar unit.

Product features

Ultra-Premium Isobar Protection

Tripp Lite is the smart choice for protecting your valuable equipment. This surge protector defends computers and electronics from damaging surges and disruptive line noise. If it is ever damaged by a surge, Tripp Lite will replace it, and connected equipment is covered too.

• Certified to meet strict UL standards (UL 1449 4th Edition; Intertek Report 3164962DAL-001; Series AGIB6946; Updated 07-24-2018)
• 3840-joule surge protection rating – More joules mean more protection!
• EMI/RFI noise filtering protects against outside interference
• Isolated filter banks protect against internal interference
• Resettable circuit breaker protects against overloads

Ready for Home and Office

This surge protector is perfect for home and office electronics of all kinds, including computers, monitors, printers, wireless routers, televisions, video game consoles, streaming media players, sound systems, device chargers, desk lamps and small appliances.

• 8 protected AC outlets
• Transformer outlets for bulky AC adapters
• 12-foot AC input cord with 5-15P right-angle plug
• Durable and fire-resistant metal housing
• Keyhole mounting slots
• Diagnostic LEDs

Key Features

1. Diagnostic LEDs: Confirm active protection, proper grounding and correct wiring.
2. AC Input Cord: High-quality cord with right-angle plug reaches distant outlets.
3. Transformer Outlets: Provide extra space for bulky AC adapters.
4. Illuminated On/Off Switch: Built-in breaker protects against overloads.
5. Mounting Slots: Mount to wall, desk, workbench or media cabinet.
6. Metal Housing: Provides superior durability and fire resistance.
7. Advanced Surge/Noise Protection (Internal): Certified to meet strict UL standards.
8. Isolated Filter Banks (Internal): Block interference between connected devices.
9. Safe Thermal Fusing (Internal): Provides fail-safe protection in extreme conditions.

Product description

CFMASTER Power Strip Surge Protector with 6AC outlets and 6 Feet tangle free Braided Extension Cord.

Electrical Rating: 125V/15A/60Hz/1875W 

Joule Protection Rating: 300J 

【High Quality】This power extension cords is SGS certified. And we are confident in the quality of our products, so we would provide a worry-free 12-month warranty and friendly customer service. quality customer service.

• Expand Your Power:With 6 outlets, you can charge 6 devices at the same time. ou can easily plug in your , laptop, tablet, TV and other appliances without any interfere.
• Protection:surge protector power strip with a RESET/OFF switch provides a max 125 Joules energy rating to protect your electronic devices from accidental power surges such as thunder and lightning. The overload protector will automatically shut off the power when the rated current is exceeded.
• Durable exterior construction：6ft cord is hard-wearing and durable, and designed to remain tangle-free; aesthetically pleasing braided cord is a nice addition to top of desk. By using all-metal rugged extruded aluminum housing which can better withstand damage,protect power strip from high temperature and avoid occurring fire accident,impact and heavy object press,also can effectively prevents crushing and rusting.
• Applicable scenario：It is suitable for any workshop, closed garage, office, home, work table, industry and other applications.
• You Get What:Our good service and an installation package.

User questions & answers

Question:	Did this have an led light that indicates is working properly
Answer:	Tripp Lite makes "isolation transformers" such as the IS250. The isolation transformer product will help with ground loops and other hums that come from bad electricity and other devices on the same circuit. The confusing part is that Tripp Lite has named the Isobar surge protector misleadingly. The Isobar doesn't isolate anything. It's a surge protector with a little bit of EMI/RF filtering, nothing more. Look into the IS250 or IS500 for actual isolation.
Question:	What is the length of the 12 outlet model, including the mounting tabs
Answer:	Using the "compare" feature on the Tripp Lite site, the "Intended Application" for the Isoblok2 is "Home/Office; Computer Networks" and the Ultrablok is "Home/Office; Travel." The ISO is listed as 4" high, the Ultra at 5" which is the shipping in-the-box size. Both are 4". There is no mention in the Web data or the product PDFs of Ultra's "isolated filter banks" for the Iso. Several emails back and forth with Tripp Lite to ascertain the FUNCTIONAL differences between the two were futile, they just cited the verbiage from their product pages. While there are probably differences between the two, apparently to Tripp Lite wants you to know... It's the paint.
Question:	Two questions. 1) are the wallmount plates at either end removeable? 2) is there a model just like this that also has a few usb 2 ports
Answer:	Mine was made in USA bought way back in 1993 when the factory was in Chicago. Now they are just Chicago based manufacturing in China.
Question:	Is it possible to rotate the mounting tabs 90 degrees
Answer:	This question comes up a lot. Many older homes were built at a time when only two wires were used (i.e., no safety ground). In an ideal world, the home would be totally rewired with 3-prong safety outlets installed, but this is not practical, besides which the 2-prong outlets were grand-fathered into the existing electrical codes. What does happen often is that someone takes out 1 or more 2-prong outlets in a home, and installs 3-prong outlets without the "safety ground". Doing this is okay so long as there is a label on the outlet stating "No Safety Ground" or "No Ground", but again many people leave out the label. People replace the outlets to avoid using numerous 3-prong to 3-prong adapters, or to avoid removing the "safety ground" plug on electrical cords.Modern surge protectors like this Tripp Lite place protection elements in parallel across all 3-prongs of an outlet, that is the L-N (Line to Neutral), L-G (Line to Safety Ground), and N-G (Neutral to Safety Ground). The idea is that when the voltage is sufficiently high enough, the protection element (aka the MOV) turns on and directs the surge to whatever it is connected to. Without a "safety ground" wire, the L-G and N-G MOV's end up conducting the surge to the Ground, but since there is nowhere for the surge to go to, it ends up going back into whatever is plugged into the surge protector (this only hastens the demise of the equipment plugged into the surge protector.MOV’s are not bi-directional, that is they only conduct current in one direction. So ½ of the surge energy on the HOT wire gets diverted to the NEUTRAL wire and the other ½ of the surge gets diverted to the Safety Ground and from there back into the electronics plugged into a surge protector.Some surge protectors have the ability to divert surges in both directions but its unknown if this model has that capability. For those units that can conduct in both directions, most of the surge energy would end up dumped onto the NEUTRAL, with some entering the electronics on the HOT & GROUND wires. If you have a 2-wire system, you’re better off with a L-N only surge protector or an alternate technology (see below)Now here’s the problem that affects all MOV based surge protectors: Can the surge, at surge frequencies, make its way all the way back to the mains electrical panel? Let me explain why it cannot by way of an example:Consider a hand over a body of water (i.e. in a bathtub or swimming pool). If you lower the hand slowly so that it breaks the surface of the water you can continue to push the hand under water with relative ease, but if you raise the same hand up and this time slam it as hard as you can, it’s like the hand does a “belly flop” and you’ll find the hand meets with great resistance as it tries to go under the water. This is how it is for electricity and surges. At 60 Hz, electricity has an easy enough time (path) to make its way all the way back to the mains electrical panel, however at surge frequencies it encounters great resistance (if the wiring were point to point it would not be so difficult, but we all know that in a typical household there are at least 4 90-degree bends in the electrical wiring and surges just don’t like sharp 90 degree bends. The only thing the manufacture guarantees is that the surge will be diverted from the HOT to the SAFETY GROUND or the HOT to the NEUTRAL at the place where the plug connects to the outlet. No manufacture can guarantee the surge makes its way all the way back to the mains electrical panel because everyone’s house wiring is different. This is another reason that many surge protectors receive such high reviews. People are only testing the 60 Hz return path, not the return path of the surge itself. The joke is on the consumer.So without a Safety Ground, the MOV's will wear faster and the electronics and/or appliance plugged into the surge protector will get a little more of the surge energy. It may not damage the electronics/appliance immediately but over time will do damage, even with a Safety Ground, this "parallel" technology will cause partial damage that over time will result in a shorter lifespan of whatever is plugged into the protector.Some companies make L-N only MOV based protectors and while a step in the right direction the issue of whether the surge can still make its way back to the mains electrical panel exist. Ironically these MOV based surge protectors cost more money than do those that require a Safety Ground.Lastly, there is a technology called Series Mode that places the protection element in series with the electrical path and slows the surge down in real time, stores the surge energy in capacitor banks and safely bleeds it onto the Neutral wire a few volts at a time, thus totally eliminating the surge, not just diverting it and hoping for the best. On a 120 VAC line, it begins to work at 121.4 VAC. It's not cheap, i.e., can cost from $159-$175 for a 2-outlet 7.5 Amp/ 15 Amp model but it often comes with a 10 year warranty and 10 year connected equipment warranty. While you can't daisy chain MOV based surge protectors for compliance (safety) issues you can plug an MOV based surge protector or UPS into a SERIES MODE surge eliminator to expand the available number of outlets. Brands to look for include Zero Surge, Brickwall and SurgeX (sold here on Amazon). Since Series Mode do not rely on ground, it's perfectly safe to plug one in the wall and then your electronics/appliances into the Series Mode.I would not advise using an MOV based surge protector at all especially if you have no Safety Ground in your home. I would recommend using a Series Mode filter since the Series Mode does not require the use of a Safety Ground, nor will it contaminate the GROUND which is used as a zero volt reference by electronics (including those found within appliances). If you are looking for an inexpensive Series Mode filter, look at the auctions on the popular auction site. A seller is selling both 2-outlet 7.5 Amp and 2-outlet 8 Amp units for $100 each or best offer. This is far more amperage than most people need for computers or home theaters. On a good day, I can only get about 4-5 amps out of my home theater and still be safely seated in the room w/o damaging my ears. Here are a couple of links. 1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zero-Surge-Power-Quality-Filter-Surge-Protector-2R7-5W-ZeroSurge-New-In-Box-/3821609180012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zero-Surge-Power-Quality-Filter-Surge-Protector-2RF8W-ZeroSurge-New-In-Box/2020183701373 https://zerosurge.com/plug-in-products-solutions/ ($149 through 09/05/2017) for a 2-outlet 15 amp model in a stainless steel caseNow you can plug any outlet strip or even an MOV based surge protector safely into the Series Mode to expand the available number of outlets (just don't use the COAX, TELCO, or ETHERNET ports on the MOV strip plugged into the Series Mode). If you need to, you can secure the COAX and TELCO lines where they come into the house.

Product description

Tripp Lite's TLM626 surge suppressor offers complete AC surge suppression for comprehensive protection of workstations, personal computers, home stereos, televisions, VCRs, DVD players and other sensitive electronics. Heavy grade AC surge suppression shields connected equipment from damage and performance problems due to transient surges. TLM626 offers 6 right-angle outlets, a 6 foot power cord and diagnostic LEDs to warn of wiring problems and suppressor damage. AC surge suppression rated at 1340 joules shields equipment from surges and line noise. Rugged metal housing with 2 designated transformer plug outlets offers convenient protection of desktop computer equipment and accessories. $75,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance.

• PROTECT ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE FROM POWER SURGES & SPIKES: Metal surge suppressor with six outlets and protects your PC, personal computer, laptop, printer, scanner, router, phone, fax, modem, television, lamp or any other home/office electronics from dangerous power surges, spikes & line noise.
• 6 RIGHT-ANGLE OUTLET SURGE PROTECTOR WITH 6 FEET CORD: features six outlets in a convenient right-angle array with two of the end outlets spaced apart to better accommodate bulky transformers. The 6-foot AC power cord acts like an extension cord to give you the flexibility to reach distant outlets.
• SAFETY FIRST! HIGH-JOULE RATING! AC surge suppression rated at 1340 joules shields equipment from surges and line noise. Automatic shutoff cuts power to outlets when the protection circuit has been compromised. Built-in LEDs confirm suppressor "protection present" (green) and "grounded" (red) status.
• CONVENIENT OPTIONS FOR PLACEMENT IN ANY ENVIRONMENT: 6' AC power cord with NEMA 5-15P plug provides the ability to reach distant outlets. This multi plug outlet offers keyhole slots on bottom panel for convenient wall mounting.
• LIFETIME WARRANTY, $75,000 INSURANCE: Lifetime Limited Warranty and $75,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance covers any connected equipment damaged by a power surge.

User questions & answers

Question:	How many watts can it handle
Answer:	There is an led in the power switch that lights up when it's on.
Question:	What are the dimensions
Answer:	24.5"
Question:	Where is this product made
Answer:	1. not removable, unless you use a hacksaw. 2. I don't know.
Question:	does this surge protector have slot mounts on the back? or some other way to mount it on a wall or desk
Answer:	No. The are fixed\welded. That being said, I used zip-ties to mount to my rack, which could have been in any orientation. You could also fab up some sort of L-bracket.

Product features

6 Right-Angle Outlet Surge Protector with 6 feet Cord and Metal Housing

The TLM626 provides 1340 joules of surge suppression to prevent even the strongest surges from damaging your valuable electronics. Includes both full normal mode (H-N) and common mode (N-G/H-G) line surge suppression.

For easier device connections, the TLM626 features six outlets in a convenient right-angle array with two of the end outlets spaced apart to better accommodate bulky transformers.

Line Noise Filtering Technology Improves Component Performance

Various electromagnetic and radio sources can cause disruptive interference on the AC line. Known as EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference), this line noise is a common cause of performance problems and can also lead to incremental hardware damage and data corruption. The TLM626 incorporates technology that filters out disruptive line noise for peak performance of your components.

Premium Safety Features

A lighted On/Off switch provides convenient power control and allows you to see at a glance whether the TLM626 is operational. A green LED confirms surge protection status and a red LED indicates a properly grounded AC power outlet. A built-in, 15-amp circuit breaker prevents dangerous circuit overloads by immediately shutting off AC input to the TLM626 when it detects that the equipment load is drawing too much power.

Lifetime Warranty and an Ultimate Lifetime Insurance

For peace of mind, the TLM626 comes backed by a lifetime warranty and an Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA, Canada and Puerto Rico only) for any connected components damaged by a power surge. The TLM626 is also manufactured in compliance with strict RoHS specifications, reflecting Tripp Lite’s commitment to environmental responsibility.