Tripp Lite 7 Outlet (6 Individually Controlled) Surge Protector Power Strip, 6ft Cord, Black, Lifetime Limited Warranty & 25K Insurance (TLP76MSGB)

My review of Tripp Lite 7 Outlet (6 Individually Controlled) Surge Protector Power Strip... I bought this mainly because each outlet has a switch to turn it on or off. It comes with seven outlets and a main power switch. There is one outlet that has constant power so you can turn off the main but still have power to one outlet. Each outlet switch lights up when its turned on so you know which outlet is active. I use this on my main entertainment system. I don't have any VCRs or CD players. I stream everything. I have a Beelink computer, lamp, TV, digital antenna with powered booster, and my USB charger on this strip. If i want to watch streaming channels I turn on the computer and the TV and the rest will stay off. If i just wanted to watch local digital TV, switch the TV and antenna on, the rest off. If it's at night, I turn on the lamp and the rest of it is off. If i need to charge my phone or any other USB item I use the constant on outlet and no need to turn the strip on. The only thing I don't like is the power plug. It's straight and not the flat angled type so you can't butt your furniture close to the wall. Other than that issue, it's great. I buy Tripp Lite products because of the reliability of the strip. It does not overheat like some strips do and it's internally protected against shorts and spikes from the power line. I highly recommend this product for your use and something to rely on as a high quality product.

For the past eight years, I've had a laptop that I wound up using as a desktop PC. I recently got myself a desktop PC to update and upgrade-the very PC I'm using to write this review now. I had several devices connected to the laptop: beatmaking devices such as an Ableton Push 2, a 32" TV, a wired keyboard, cordless rollerball mouse, a USB recording interface with two monitors, and so on. I had everything connected to a surge protector. When I was done with my work, I'd shut down the laptop and then turn off the surge protector I had all the devices plugged into. I don't think that practice is healthy for my new desktop. It's already told me, actually, in the form of disk checking a couple of times. But I want to keep the desktop on a surge protector for said device's namesake. This surge protector has given me the flexibility to keep my PC happy while still allowing me to power off all other devices. I have my PC's cord connected to this unit's "Always on" jack. As the name implies, this jack is always transmitting electricity, even if you have every single switch on this unit set to "Off". This means I won't keep cutting power completely to the PC. Yet, with a flick of this unit's master switch, I can turn off all of the other devices I have connected to this unit and to my PC. Furthermore, I have one jack free on this unit. I've plugged a USB charger into this jack. Normally, I have the switch to this jack set to "OFF". But if I want to charge my phone or another device that uses 5 volts, I can switch the jack on, charge the device, then switch the jack back off. This has proved to be an even nicer setup than I had with the laptop and my old surge protector! I can leave the few USB ports remaining on my PC open for data use and still have a means to charge a device when needed! I just hope this protector proves reliable when it comes to dealing with surges. While voltage does sag a lot at my house, we do get occasional voltage surges from utilities, and of course we do have a chance of surges anytime the power is knocked out, be it from an electrical storm or another cause like a vehicle hitting a power pole. But as of right now, I'm very pleased with this surge protector and would recommend it to anyone that needs a surge protector with such a feature set. Just remember, the "Always on" jack can never be turned off unless this surge protector is modified or is unplugged!

I have a lot of video game consoles, but unfortunately I only have so many outlets. I didn't want to keep unplugging and unplugging consoles while trying to keep track of which cable went to which console. This was a perfect solution for me because now I can individually switch on my TV and a single console when I'm ready to play. I ordered two: They both arrived on the same day, and they both worked great out of the box. It's more expensive than other power strips with individual switches, but Tripp Lite is a trustworthy name brand that I feel safe plugging my electronics into and also feel safe leaving plugged into my wall. It's hefty and feels durable just by holding it, and you can tell that it's not a cheap power strip. The cord is long enough to reach where I need it to go, and the size is just right for my entertainment center. My only minor complaint is the spacing between outlets is still a little tight, especially when using the large AC adapters that power older consoles, but I can live with it. Overall: My electronics (and my house) feels safe, it's way more convenient to use my consoles, and I don't have to worry about my devices sipping power when they're turned off. I'm very happy with it!

El producto es lo prometido en la publicación. Una barra de contactos por más que acomodes y organices no se verá bonita , pero esta es muy practica, marca confiable y funcional. Lo principal es poder apagar y prender independientemente algunos de los artículos conectados. Dos comentarios, aunque están en publicaciones diferentes, adquirí uno negro y uno blanco/gris, el que parece blanco, es totalmente gris (no me pareció visualmente bonito). Tiene un detalle, si lo piensas fijar a un mueble o pared., solo tiene dos orificios para este propósito y están del mismo lado, muy a la orilla (a la altura, detrás, de los apagadores), yo siento que no puedo desconectar algún enchufe "apretado" sin sentir que puedo quebrar los orificios porque hacen palanca, tengo que sujetarla con las manos antes de desconectar algo (otras barras tienen cuatro orificios y aunque solo uso dos, los uso contrarios y no provoca esa "debilidad").

Works great and saves power. No problems so far after 6 months. Using it in my home theater and computer systems.

This powerbar is reliable and useful. Must have for aquariums w/ many plugs to avoid a "rat's nest" under the stand. The individual switches allows you to turn off exactly what you want without having to turn everything off. I also use smart plugs but it's also convenient to be able to open the stand door and quickly turn off something without having to go in an app, although I use both. Excellent product overall.

Buena calidad, me gusta porque puedo apagar contactos individuales y así tener más control en el consumo eléctrico. El cable es de un largo adecuado y se siente bien construido.

I originally purchased a pair of these outlet strips in 2018 for use with my television stand: I collect retro videogame consoles and wanted an easy way to connect and disconnect power to everything when not in use without having to just unplug everything and leave cables loose. An outlet strip with individual switches controlling each outlet is the perfect solution to that. The quality is excellent: the mainbody is is sturdy plastic, the outlets are tight, the switches securely stay in the position they're left in, and the 6 foot cable is very thick and well protected. Each switch is illuminated when powered to make it easier. My only complaint toward this product is that the cable can be difficult to manage; It sticks straight out the end of the strip with no included way of running it out of any other side of the strip, and the plug is very bulky. It's not particularly difficult to compensate for these issues but they are something to be aware of if you're using this product. I've since purchased another FIVE of these strips for other uses around the house, and will probably purchase another one next time I need a new outlet strip for something. Having a switch controlling each outlet may be unnecessary for some people but it's an excellent option for easily controlling how your electronics are powered. The only other products that I would consider for this purpose would be a rack mountable outlet bar, with outlets on the back and switches on the front, however those tend to be more expensive and more difficult to manage in an aesthetic manner.