Tripp Lite Surge Protector Strip 120v 6 Outlet Metal 6ft Cord 1340 Joule High Joules

Typical high quality of Tripp Lite

I have recently trashed all the plastic case surge protectors in my house. The problem is the internal components can get really hot and possibly melt and become a fire hazard if hit by a big enough surge. So metal case is the way to go. These Tripp Lite strips come with straight plugs which is OK but I wanted an angle plug so it could go behind furniture. So I replaced the plug with a Legrand - Pass & Seymour 4867ANWCC10 15-Amp, Commercial Grade, Heavy Duty Angle Plug, also available on Amazon. FYI, there are other brands of surge protectors that come with angle plugs, some of which cleverly rotate. From what I have read these plugs are cheap junk and can be a fire hazard.

Really wanted an all metal strip surge protector, but couldn't find any with a metal bottom (plastic bottoms could melt/catch fire in an overload). This has all metal sides & plastic bottom. Best one I could find (researched plenty of others which had questionable quality and/or inadequate features). Pros - 1. Well-known, established name brand (don't trust no-name brands with my safety). 2. Separate Lights for Protection & Grounding. 3. Resettable Circuit Breaker inside. 4. Strip Shutdown when Protection is Gone. This is important. Surge protectors of this type have a limited amount of protection capacity which is gradually whittled down by absorbing surges (this is what the Joule rating means -- the higher the joule rating, the higher the overall protection capacity is). A lot of surge strips will keep providing power, even when the protection is gone, which is dangerous. This one won't, so you'll know when to buy a new one. 5. Very Good Price for the Quality & Features. 6. Metal Sides. Cons- 1. Plastic Bottom.

This Tripp Lite Surge protector was delivered on time, and was as described in the ad. Used it to plug in my TV, cable box, DVD player etc. and it seems to be working well. Haven't had a power break yet so cannot comment on the surge protection.

Good sturdy power strip. Sideways outlets are a big plus. The switch goes on and off nicely, and the lights work. I can't speak to it protecting through legendary surges, but if ULTIMATE PROTECTION or w/e is your goal, you should probably spend more than 20 dollars on a surge protector.