Good quality, reasonable price - not much to say about a power strip. As MANY people have noted, the mounting holes are somewhat oddly cut. Some people have modified the holes, I think that's overkill. Just use a flat-head screw, instead of the countersink, or V-shaped, screw heads. As another tip, put a piece of painters tape (or masking tape) on the back side of the power strip. You will be able to see the mounting holes through the tape. Poke a small hole through the tape at the very top of the mounting hole (to ensure both holes are at the same level in the mounting hole). Then just peel the tape and apply it to where you are mounting the power strip and drill through the holes in the tape - perfectly aligned mounting holes.
Not a whole lot to say about this item. It is a power strip with a 2 Foot cord. Solid construction, the On/Off switch feels very sturdy and both surge protectors work great out of the box. Couldn't ask for anything better, especially for the price.
If you aren't taking advantage on the price/quality of AmazonBasics products you are really missing out. I have never purchased one of their items that I am not thoroughly impressed with. And lots of times they are better made than similar items that cost a lot more. If you haven already tried an AmazonBasics product order one and you won't regret it. I used to purchase them because they are cheaper than most similar products made by other companies. After a few purchases I realized they are the same or higher quality than similar products that usually cost a lot more.
Note - I am in no way sponsored by Amazon, receive free/discounted items from them or have any ties to the company. I am just a fan of the AmazonBasics brand and you will be, too.
I surprised my wife with a new power strip...the wall outlet looked like a "electricians nightmare"...I was going to take a picture of this nest of wires and post on my review but I was afraid that my landlord would see this... so I turned to Amazon for some surge protecting and they had this great deal on a 2 pack!!!!....basic protection at a great price... it's like getting 2 protectors, for the price of one!!!!...power cord measures about 2 foot, the surge protector is about a foot long by inch75...need to go check her sewing room....going to buy more at this price, and as always Amazon back's there product...you can't go wrong with that... this 2 pack comes in colors of your choice...
Even though we have a large amount of outlets in each of our rooms, in this growing electronic era, we didn't have enough at central spots. In addition, we needed to replace some existing power strips that I have had around for years. The existing ones weren't only showing their age, but they also that just weren't built well (even though I paid more for them than I'd care to admit).
I ordered four of these Amazon Basic Surge Protector Power Strips; (1) TV, Cable, Stereo and Internet Area (2) 30+ Gallon Fish Tank (3) 20+ Gallon Fish Tank (4) for our Computer. In a quick comparison, it was obvious these strips were built better than the ones I was replacing (and cost a whole bunch less). The cord plugs fit in tighter, without wiggling, and the black cord makes it easier to hide behind black furniture.
First, I have not received this as a promotional item, or for free or discounted in exchange for my "unbiased review". So read on, this review is actually my experience with this product. I encourage all reviewers to begin their reviews with this disclaimer as too many reviews are now induced, and that information isn't disclosed until the very bottom which is a waste my time as I discount them out of hand. I've found if you run that product's Amazon page through this website [...] you'll discover it you should trust those reviews or not. But that's not a step we should have to go through and years ago, didn't.
Now for the product review. I only give 5 stars to outstanding products. I expect ever product I purchase from Amazon to be above average, so from me, a 4 star rating is considered a B+ or A-. Amazon Basic products are by and large 3 to 4 star products as they're never anything spectacular but always a good value and dependable product. Save for the ill fated Amazon phone.
I use these surge protectors as on off switches for all of those "vampire" products like my Wii, sub-woofer, etc that are always on and draining power when plugged in but don't have a separate switch. So the cost of the surge protectors are quickly off set with the electricity savings and wear and tear on the electronics themselves.
These 6 outlet surge protectors are more than functional but nothing fancy. The one off switch is large, easy to get to and the light is bright enough so you don't have to guess if the surge protector is active and functioning. Which is perfect for what I use them for. There are two features I'd have liked to see Amazon add, at least one USB port and one outlet turned 90 degrees for that odd plug we all have that will cover half of an outlet while taking up a full one. But at this price point, it's understandable why they haven't. Especially when you factor in you get two outlets for around the same price other sellers charge for one.
If you need a basic but dependable and easy to use Surge Protector, and don't want to spend a fortune, these will more than fit the bill.
Feature Product
- 2 pack of 6-outlet, surge-protector power strips with 2-foot power chord
- 200-Joule 3-Line Basic Surge-Protection Rating to protect small appliances, phones, and lamps
- 2-foot long 14 AWG power cord
- Red "protected" LED indicator light with 15-Amp circuit breaker to signify you are protected
- Specifications: AC 15A, 125V, 60Hz, 1875W
Description
An Amazon Brand.
Fire Department Says Replace these every 5 years so after you put in service add five years remove from service also the Caution on this product is Do not exceed ratings of 125 Volt AC, 15 Amps, 1875 Watts
- Do not install this device if there is not at least 10 meters (30 feet) or more of wire between the
electrical outlet and the electrical service panel.
- This device features an internal protection that will disconnect the surge protective component but
will maintain power to the load - now unprotected. If this situation is undesirable for the application,
follow the manufacturer's instructions for replacing the device.
If there are any problems in getting the surge protector to work properly, stop and read the
troubleshooting section of these instructions.
These are just as they say, basic. I did not need a super power protector for all my electronics as I have a more expensive one for that, just more of a multi-extension cord for simple things by my night stand. If there is a surge, you do have to manually reset the switch. Works perfect for what I need and a great price!
My only complaint is that the cord is extremely thick and heavy while the base is lightweight. Cord was hard to run behind nightstand while keeping the plugs laying flat. And very short- but I didn't want extra cord laying around.
Look and act exactly as you would expect. For the price, compared to competitors, this was easily the best deal I found in a pinch. It's a "basics" item and it's pretty darn basic so I'm not sure what else I can say about it. The red light is fairly bright when on, so if you want it hidden or less noticeable, this may not work. In most cases, I can't imagine how this could be worth paying for something more expensive, though.
Though I ordered the black, they sent me the white. I'm just not in the mood to deal with a return and they're fine for what I'm using them for, but that's the only complaint I could find, if you count it as one at all. Considering they're going to hide behind an entertainment center, I'm happy.
My husband really likes these strips and so do I. He usually complains when I get more, but we always wind up using them. I like them being black bcs they don't stick out as much as the traditional whitish colored ones. They blend in with things so it's less obvious it's there. The cord is actually longer than other we have and we both like that. My husband really likes them because they have more outlets and reach farther, but also they're a great price. They are apparently easy to hang as well. I don't know what we use for hanging, but apparently we do.
I was recently told that surge protectors do go bad after 4-8 years by a friend. Google said it was less than that, but considering the one I was using was about 15 years old?? Definitely time for a replacement. I had sticker shock at the price of the cheapest model from a well-known store at $9 ea. That was a no frills 6 outlet unit. Now one with USB ports was more but I have wall units so that would be useless for my situation. Anyway.. jumped on Amazon, found these 2 packs for about $2 more than a single. Was a no brainer for me. So far it is in excellent working order, no issues.
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