Tripp Lite1 Outlet Portable Surge Protector Power Strip, Direct Plug In, $5,000 Insurance (SPIKECUBE)

I recently got the Outlet Portable Surge Protector Power Strip, and it’s been a lifesaver for keeping my devices safe and powered up. It’s super compact, so it doesn’t take up much space in my bag or on my desk, making it perfect for travel or working from different spots around the house.The surge protection feature is great—gives me peace of mind knowing my electronics are protected from power spikes. Plus, the multiple outlets and USB ports are super handy for charging several devices at once. I’ve used it to power my laptop, phone, and even a small lamp, all at the same time, without any issues.If you’re looking for a portable, reliable power strip that offers surge protection and extra outlets, this one does the job perfectly. I’m really happy with it!

I live near the Tampa Electric Company, and for some reason they have issues with power bumps and surges, and of course during he summer we are the lightening capital of the US and this little protector keeps many of the things in my house safe. The washing machine, the garage door opener, my fridge (2nd one!), my freezer (2nd one), my wine fridge (2nd one) and many other items throughout my house. Great price for the safety and functionality. These are silent and are easy to plug into a grounded outlet. No matter where you live, know that these are trusted in an area of the country where they are needed most.

Great surge protector and is a plus that it co.es with phone line protection. Does not say in description but a short black phone cord is included in the package.

Moved into new house, bought a new one to replace the one I've been using since late 00's ..which was still working fine, this particular unit has been protecting our microwave. Good quality brand, small footprint for its function. Good all around

I echo all the positive comments: compact, portable, effective. I run a solar system for power and lately have often had to use my generator as well. I bought three of the surge protectors for use with my now "vintage" CD players and solved the problem of generator caused scrambled settings, etc. Needless to say I am thrilled.

Works very well with my new printer.

This review is for the "Tripp Lite SK5TEL-0 Surge Protector Wallmount.."A serious quality surge protector for the classic little wall mount plug-in often found on kitchen back splash walls? The folks who make the ISOBAR lines of surge protectors appear to be upping the technical ante here.PROS:------(1) UL1449 3RD EDITION TESTED (see below for details) with let through 400/400/500V clamping voltage. UL1449 is the UL testing gold standard and 3rd Edition is the latest and most stringent (see below). While 330V clamping voltage would be much better, what can one expect from a surge protector a little bigger than a deck of cards.(2) EMI/RFI FILTERING for up to 45db noise attenuation.(3) Has a CIRCUIT BREAKER (15A) in the form of a fuse. If it blows and you meet the warranty qualifications they will send you a replacement.(4) 1080 Joules AC Suppression and 1875W total outlet watts, which are high for little wall mount plug-ins.(5) Has some phone/fax line (RJ11) surge protection, as well.(6) For many decades Tripp Lite has taken the technical high-road and offered product quality/survivability over the long haul and the company appears to make a good faith effort to honor their warranties. A little wall mount plug-in cannot come near the durability/capability of their ISOBAR surge protectors, however I would trust their take on it as a technical best effort within the constraints, and their UL1449 3rd Edition verified status gives that trust some merit.POTENTIAL CONS/SUGGESTIONS:--------------------------------My SK5TEL holds into the wall very well, however, I would suggest to Tripp Lite that they offer a version that screws the unit into some outlets via the center pin.Consider offering a version that has 2.1A USB charging receptacles, though of course anyone can plug in charging units.Consider offering a GFCI version of it.UL1449 3rd EDITION:--------------------Okay, so you read somewhere that you want a UL1449 verified/tested product with the lowest clamping voltage you can find, preferably down to 330V, <1 nanosecond response time (SK5TEL has <1ns), etc., but what added value does UL1449 3RD EDITION give us?UL1449 3rd Edition became effective 09/2009 (it's an ANSI standard, too, now). Any surge protection device (SPD) made after that must meet the new tests to be UL1449 verified. Why choose a product that meets the new edition of the certification (much less meets any old UL1449 cert.) if you are serious about surge protection? Here are two reasons:(1) It added a STRESS TEST for Type 3 SPDs (this is Type 3) called the Duty Cycle Test. They electrically whack it 15x to see if they can ruin its ability to protect, cause a fire or shock hazard, etc.(2) The UL1449 3rd Edition tests with 6x MORE SURGE AMPERAGE than the 2nd Edition test did.NOTES:-------Someone was wondering if this can be placed over a mount screw and the answer is yes, for us it is fitting over a standard duplex outlet receptacle with a mount screw in the middle.If you are plugging this into a GFCI wall outlet as I did, removing the plastic stability pole that goes into the lower outlet's ground was fast and easy (I used pliers).Beware that many small appliances can demand a LOT of power that can add up if used at the same time, so careful not too much at the same time on a single outlet. For example, this unit handles 1875 watts output, but you still want to be careful what you run simultaneously. Some examples (when running of course):- microwave (600w-800w small, 800w-1650w big)- toaster (800-1500w)- coffee pot (1000w-1500w)- hair dryer (400w-500w on low, 1500w-2000w on high)SOME OTHER UL1449 3rd EDITIONSURGE PROTECTORS:---------------------------------- FURMAN:Furman PST-8 Power Station Series AC Power ConditionerFurman PST 8D Advanced Level Power Conditioning, SMP, EVS, LiFT, 15 Amp, Aluminum Chassis, 8 Outlets, Isolated Outlet Banks, Cable & Telco Protection- AV/COMPUTER PROTECTION:Tripp Lite HT10DBS Home Theater Isobar Surge Protector 10 Outlet RJ11 RJ45 Coax- ISOTEL:Tripp Lite ISOTEL8ULTRA 8-Outlet ISOTEL Surge Protector (3840 Joules, Tel/DSL)Tripp Lite ISOTEL6ULTRA Isobar Surge Protector Metal RJ11 6 Outlet 6-Feet Cord 3330 JoulesTripp Lite ISOTEL4ULTRA Isobar Surge Protector Metal RJ11 4 Outlet 6-Feet Cord 3330 Joules- AVBAR:Tripp Lite AVBAR10 Isobar Audio Video Surge Protector 10 Outlet Tel/Coax 8 feet CordTRIPP LITE AVBAR8 Isobar Metal RJ11 RJ45 Coax 8 Outlet 8-Feet Cord A/V Surge Protector- CLASSIC PLASTIC LOOK:Tripp Lite TLP1008TELTV Surge Protector 120V 10 Outlet RJ11 Coax 8ft Cord 3345 JouleTripp Lite TLP810NET Surge Protector 120V 8 Outlet RJ11 RJ45 Coax 10ft Crd 3240 Joule

Although I've only had this device for a short time, it appears to operate fine. Items such as these spend their service life in the background. You hope they will never have to be used, but happy if a fault occurs and they operate as they should.I periodically check the indicator lights to assure that the device is operating. My last surge protector lasted almost 25 years and expect this one to do the same!