Very nice surge protector! I replaced my 10-year old Monster surge protector for my AV equipment in the Family Room (TV, cable box, sound bar, Wii, fish tank, etc). I did a lot of research before making this purchase. My old surge protector was rated for about 2160 joules protection, but this Belkin is rated at 4320 joules, and it had 12-outlets and coaxial cable capability. I also liked the pivoting outlets for ease of use, especially for the odd-sized plugs. It was easy to work with and not overly obtrusive (mine is located behind my cabinet and out of sight). I read some horror stories about how Belkin would not stand behind their product without receipt of purchase, etc. I registered it with Belkin, I always save my receipts, and it is saved on Amazon's site for all my purchases. Even if they didn't replace the protector I would consider it a very low price to pay if it protected my equipment. I have a friend who is an IT Professional and he recommends this model. At this time I am very pleased with this product. If there are any issues later, I will update this review.
I had two multiple outlet extensions behind my entertainment system and it looked like a rats nest back there. This solves a large part of that as I can now plug everything into a single power strip. Plus, this power strip has a very highly rated power surge protection level.
I have a number of power transformers that must plug directly into this power strip, and the eight rotating power plugs are nicely spaced for these. And if you have an extra-wide one, or an extra long one, as I do, the end plugs, and there are four of those, make connecting these transformers much easier. And even if you lose the use of one plug to accommodate a large power transformer, you still have eleven power plugs which is enough for most entertainment systems. I have successfully connected my TV, Blue Ray player, DVR, sound system (requires two power plugs), solar system monitor, modem and wireless router, and still have available plugs.
I bought this surge protector in September 2012. It is the only surge protector (out of four) that did not get fried during the power surges/outage from the big storm in March 2018, which I'm thankful for because I had my router, modem, two surveillance system DVRs and adaptors for sixteen surveillance cameras plugged into it. I not only lost those other surge protectors but some of the gadgets plugged into them, including a 40" Samsung LCD TV and three digital lamp timers. I got another one of these surge protectors right after the storm.
This was the perfect solution to cable clutter behind the entertainment center. Most every device used a wall wart and was a pain to plug in to my traditional surge protector strip. I found this and never looked back. Everything neatly plugged into one place finally! It's pricier, but I think it's worth it for the pivoting plugs. I've had one for several years, no problems. Just ordered two more for other spots in the house. Don't buy this because of the warranty or because of the surge "protection". Buy it because the pivoting plugs allow you to fully utilize all available outlets. If you're going to rely on the surge protection of a $30 product to protect your $3k television/Stereo/Computer, shame on you. I'm plugging these into APC UPS devices and I've never had a problem. Get yourself a surge breaker installed at the panel if surges are truly a concern.
These are my hands down favorite for lab sets and larger home entertainment jobs.
I am a technical director for a small rural school district.
Being a rural school district, it has fairly typical rural power problems. Massive power swings, outages, surges ETC. These are the only 12-outlet protectors I've used that can take multiple hits without the "protected" light going out. I always have two ready to go in my shop, I always use them on my lab builds, and the one I'm currently reviewing was purchased for my home entertainment center.
The pivoting outlets on the sides make it easy to actually use all 12 outlets, even if you have wall warts, the cord is a great length and nice and heavy, the switch has a very positive action and the cable management latch is surprisingly effective.
Best of all, I've used somewhere around 30 of these things in the past 3 years, all on new installs and many with questionable power quality, and have not lost a single device connected to them.
Feature Product
- 12-outlet surge protector power strip with 8ft/2.4M cord
- Space-saving combination of rotating outlets (8) and stationary outlets (4)
- Safeguards computers, appliances, home theater and office equipment from potentially damaging power surges
- Backed by Lifetime Warranty and protected by $300,000 Connected Equipment Warranty
- Specs: 4,320 Joule-energy rating / 6,000v maximum spike voltage / AC 15A, 125V, 1875W
- Safe Usage: Correct operation is important - see Product Description section below for useful safety information
Description
The Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector protects your electronic devices from surges and spikes. This 4320-Joule surge protector features 12 surge-protected outlets to provide powerful protection for your workstations, printers, broadband modems, home theater systems and everyday household electronics. It features a cord-management system that helps keep cables organized, and a rotating outlet design to allow extra room for large AC adapter blocks.
SURGE PROTECTION SAFETY
If a surge protector ever becomes hot to the touch, shut off the unit immediately.
Never daisy-chain power strips to other power strips or extension cords.
Never allow a power strip to be exposed to a moist environment.
Avoid running too many high-energy consuming appliances through a single surge protector at once.
High-energy consuming electronics/appliances include window AC units, space heaters, refrigerators, washers/dryers etc.
Only one power strip should be plugged into a single two-outlet electrical socket.
Never cover a surge protector with carpet, furniture, or anything that would limit or prevent air circulation.
IMPORTANT: The protective components inside surge protectors that absorb over-voltage spikes will eventually wear out. Most estimates put the average lifespan of a surge protector from 3 to 5 years.
The outermost outlets can all be rotated 90 degrees (to a horizontal orientation), so this surge suppressor works well with all the odd-shaped power cubes we have inflicted upon us these days. An alternating one up/one sideways configuration works a lot better than the "fixed layout" of the 12-outlet Belkin surge suppressor that I just replaced with one of these pivot-plug models., and unlike the suppressor it replaced, this one has an open /bad ground connection indicator that is ON when the ground connection is okay. The 4320 joule rating is a "must" for lightning-plagued Florida, and the cable/satellite coax suppress is definitely a "boots and suspenders" fix for the potentially lightning-impaired. Highly recommended. If only it had an RJ45 jack for 10/100/1000 Ethernet, as opposed to the RJ11 phone jack suppressor, it would be perfect for those of us who have long since given up on Ma Bell (standard land lines).
I have been using these same surge suppressors for several years and I love them. This model has the connectors for your internet cables as well as your power cables. They seem to last 2-3 years at my house before they fail, but I have never had any damage to the equipment that was plugged into one of these (crossing my fingers that writing this review doesn't jinx it). Back when I was using cheap surge suppressors from the grocery store, I had things ruined by lightning or what have you. When the Belkin surge suppressor gets overloaded, it seems to just stop working, which is actually good because you don't want it to keep working if it is no longer able to suppress surges. I use three of these in my house (one for my home computer stuff, one for my work computer stuff, and one for my TV and video stuff). According to Amazon, I have ordered 7 Belkin surge suppressors since 2008, so I have replaced 4 of them, but I think it is a good deal because it works out to maybe $20 a year and it is definitely worth it not to fry your electronics when there is lightning or whatever going on.
Belkin did it right! 8 pivoting outlets for all your wall warts with 4 outlets in the middle for plain jane plugs I needed something that is not built cheap and can handle the daily abuse put on it from unplugging laptop bricks, workstations, cell chargers, routers, switches, and the like. Previously I had a WMart special with plug protects what a PITA it was. Time is money and when you are in a hurry you don't want screw unplugging crap because you 8 outlet POS special is filled up with overhanging warts.
The wall plug is extra long, the longest length of all the ones I have bought! in the real world wall plugs are never where you need them to be! Don't cheap out on a POS from a chain store. From someone that uses this in a working shop, you will be glad you waited and bought quality!
Most surge protectors arrange their power outlets in a linear fashion, like a long stick or double row of outlets. This is fine if you're plugging in simple plugs, but many electronic devices have a bulky power adapter/plug that takes up more than one outlet. Some are vertical, others are horizontal, and others are square--they're all awful. This surge protector helps those of us looking for a) a large number of outlets and b) the ability to accommodate funky plug designs. The pivoting outlets on this unit make it possible to plug in some of these bulky plugs, making it well worth the money.
This thing is outstanding. The side outlets can be angled anywhere within 90 degrees, and they're spaced a little bit farther than a regular power strip. Thanks to both of those facts, I was able to use every outlet despite having four different horizontal-aligned power plugs. My entire home theater runs off of a single power strip, replacing the THREE strips and the six-outlet wall plug that was there solely because of my inability to route things properly.
TV
DVR box
Wireless adapter for DVR (my provider runs all the TV boxes wirelessly)
Sony HT receiver
Subwoofer
PS4 Pro
PS3
SNES classic mini
five-port Ethernet switch
External hard drive (for PS4)
Apple TV
One empty outlet which is going to be usable by just about anything else I get
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