Tripp Lite 3 Outlet Portable Surge Protector Power Strip, Direct Plug In, $5,000 INSURANCE (SK3-0), Apple, Grey
Brand | Tripp Lite |
Color | Grey |
Total Power Outlets | 3 |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Special Feature | Compact,Portable |
About this item
- On the go protection Protect any electronic device from power surges & spikes: surge suppressor with one NEMA 515R AC outlet protects your laptops, electronic notepads, personal organizers and other portable electronic devices from dangerous power surges, spikes & line noise
- Reliable one outlet ac line surge suppression: The compact direct plugin design allows for easy portability and features one ac outlet
- Safety first 660 joule rating conforms to UL 1449 safety standards: Two diagnostic LEDs (grounded & protected) show power and protection status, enabling you to recognize power problems before they affect your valuable equipment; Conforms to current UL 1449 3rd edition safety standards
- Direct plug in design perfect for travel with its compact, switch less, direct plug in design, this power cube instantly converts any standard wall outlet to a surge protector, making it ideal solution for traveling
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From the manufacturer
Premium Protection
Maker of the legendary Isobar, Tripp Lite is the smart choice for protecting your valuable equipment. This surge protector defends computers and electronics from damaging surges and disruptive line noise. If it is ever damaged by a surge, Tripp Lite will replace it, and connected equipment is covered too.
- Certified to meet strict UL standards (UL 1449 3rd Edition; File E223492; Series AG-0013; Updated 06-13-2016)
- 660-joule surge protection rating – More joules mean more protection!
- EMI/RFI noise filtering protects against outside interference
Ready for Home and Office
This surge protector is perfect for home and office electronics of all kinds, including computers, monitors, printers, wireless routers, televisions, video game consoles, streaming media players, device chargers, desk lamps and small appliances.
- 3 protected AC outlets
- Space-saving direct plug-in design
- Diagnostic LEDs
Key Features
- Diagnostic LEDs: Confirm that protection is active and line is grounded. Di
- rect Plug-in Design: Connects directly to wall outlet for space-saving protection. Ad
- vanced Surge/Noise Protection (Internal): Certified to meet strict UL standards.Hi
- gh-Impact Housing: Compact, durable and fire resistant.
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Value for money | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.2 | 4.7 |
For traveling | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 | — |
Sturdiness | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.7 |
Easy to use | — | 4.9 | 4.9 | — | — | 4.8 |
Easy to install | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | — | Bseed Switch | Bseed Switch | Amazon.com | BSEED US | Amazon.com |
power outlets | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 7 |
number of ports | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
plug type | Type B | Type B | Type B | Type B | Type B | Type B |
number of usb ports | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — |
amperage | 15 amps | 12 amps | 12 amps | 2.1 amps | 12 amps | 15 amps |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 125 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
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Tripp Lite by Eaton Surge
Economical AC surge suppression for protection of sensitive equipment. Additional protection for coax, phone, and Ethernet available.
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We make what matters work. Powering and connecting everything from the desktop to the data center.
Eaton’s Tripp Lite business provides industry-leading digital infrastructure solutions to power and connect everything in your world. Our product and expert personnel allows us to bring you comprehensive and innovative solutions backed by quality, service and support you can trust.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3 x 2.7 x 5.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.17 ounces |
ASIN | B006AR2SKW |
Item model number | SK3-0 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #57,820 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #410 in Surge Protectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 28, 2011 |
Department | Electronics |
Manufacturer | TRIPP LITE |
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The SK3-0 surge suppressor offers reliable surge and line noise protection. The compact direct plug-in design allows for easy portability and features 3 outlets and 660 joules of surge energy absorption. Diagnostic LEDs alert you to potential wiring or protection faults before connected equipment is damaged. $5,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA & Canada only).
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Customers like the performance, size, value, protection, and ease of use of the power strip. For example, they mention that it works great on the road, fits easily into outlets, and provides good value. Some appreciate the quality. That said, most are happy with the performance and value of the product.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the power strip. For example, they mention it works well for their purposes, it's portable, and has a green light. The suppressor design works well, and there have been no problems found after weeks of use. Some say that it adds extra places to plug things in and has saved their appliances and electronics.
"Economical, great expands use of electric plug, works perfectly." Read more
"...This works great. I like the status lights a lot. And the reliability has been excellent. Highly recommended." Read more
"...The Monoprice came in a nice eco-friendly cardboard box; the Belkin and Tripplite came in nasty plastic packages...." Read more
"Seems to work fine, but packaging was obviously already opened and product shows signs of previous use. I didn't expect to receive a used product." Read more
Customers like the size of the power strip. For example, they mention it's compact, fits into their outlets easily, and has a space-saving aspect. Some say that it'll work well in places where a full-sized surge protector wouldn't fit. Overall, most are happy with the size and functionality of the product.
"Perfect size!" Read more
"This is a good space saving surge protector with one big caveat; trying to remove a plug will unplug the entire surge protector if you don't hold..." Read more
"...Compact, easy to install" Read more
"...Say you have a wall wort, large sqaure and pretty bulky, it'll cover up one of the other outlets, and if you try to place it under the outlet you'll..." Read more
Customers like the value of the power strip. They mention that it's affordable, disposable, and saves them money over time. The warranty covers replacement costs, and it'll prove its worth.
"Economical, great expands use of electric plug, works perfectly." Read more
"...is a very good surge protector, even better if you can get it at a good price...." Read more
"Tripp light products are well priced products, they are not knockoff compromised products of questionable quality...." Read more
"...This was worth the money I spent on it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the protection provided by the power strip. They mention that it offers a little surge protection, is great to protect home outlets, and is perfect to protect expensive smart TVs in an area with frequent power outages and thunderstorms. The device is easy to use and can protect items up to $1,000. It even offers protection to circuits on other breakers. Overall, customers are happy with the product's protection capabilities.
"...So this protects your electronics from surges in both directions. I had a trip lite product once that made an odd buzz, but still was functioning...." Read more
"Nice little surge protector could travel with it easy if needed." Read more
"Like the way it holds cords and provides protection. This is the second one I bought and if the need arises will by one again." Read more
"Great surge protector. Very solid." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the power strip. They mention that it is reliable, sturdy, and durable. Some say that the product is made with solid plastic and is worth the peace of mind. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This works great. I like the status lights a lot. And the reliability has been excellent. Highly recommended." Read more
"...This is a very good surge protector, even better if you can get it at a good price...." Read more
"Great surge protector. Very solid." Read more
"We love these. They're very handy. I bought one and since, my daughter has went back and ordered more...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the power strip. For example, they mention it makes things easier, it's convenient, and the lights make it easy to understand when there is power. Some say it fits easily into outlets and that no tools are required. That said, most are happy with the plug and go features.
"...Compact, easy to install" Read more
"...but why take a chance when you can buy something so affordable and convenient?" Read more
"...item was purchased from Amazon and fit easily into my outlets, no tools required...." Read more
"...It was difficult to use the outlet below where this was plugged in and some plugs didn't fit well since they were so close...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the outlet. Some mention that it's great with 3 outlets, while others say that the outlets are too close together.
"Economical, great expands use of electric plug, works perfectly." Read more
"...The three plugs are a bit close together so the middle plug is usually blocked and not used." Read more
"...Bonus plug here is great it will allow me to put in some under cabinet lighting on the side where I had no outlets available." Read more
"...The 1 outlet is perfect, where space is an issue on a carry on bag." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the power strip. They mention that the plugs are different sizes, the outlets are too snug, and the plug-ins won't fit all at once. Some say that the chargers won’t fit and that there is not enough room at the plug.
"...However, the plugs are so close together, only regular plugs will work." Read more
"...Most plugs won't fit under and definitely not ontop as it has a large "forehead" to say the least...." Read more
"...have two lights that offer night light function and they fit outlets and plugs OK. They do notify you of an ungrounded outlet...." Read more
"...TLDR version: Too tight, too bulky, and low-spec. And not that cheap...." Read more
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This is a very good surge protector, even better if you can get it at a good price. Per the label (see photo, L to R it's the Belkin, Monoprice, then Tripplite) it's tested/listed per UL1449, the standard for Surge Protective Devices (SPD). The Voltage Protection Ratings (VPR) are among the best -- I've seen VPR from 400 to 800 V (lower is better), and the Joule rating is decent. Here is how the Tripplite and two other surge suppressors I own rate:
___________________________________VPR______
Brand _____ #outlets __ PN _____ L-N _ N-G _ L-G __ Joules
Tripplite ___3-outlet SK3-0 ______ 500_ 500 _ 400 __ 660
Belkin _____1-outlet F9H100-CW _400_ 400 _ 400_ 1080
Monoprice _1-outlet 115877 ____ 500 _ 500 _ 500 __ 540
(L-N = Line to Neutral, N-G = Neutral to Ground, etc.)
I've used multiple Tripplites for years without any issues. Tripplite has a similar 1 outlet but it's almost the same price as this more versatile 3 outlet. The Monoprice came in a nice eco-friendly cardboard box; the Belkin and Tripplite came in nasty plastic packages. When plugged into a duplex wall outlet, all three still let you use the other outlet (with the Tripplite plugged into the top, and the Belkin and Monoprice plugged into the bottom outlet). The Belkin has the best specs but usually a higher price. I've bought all three of these when the price dipped to around $6-7, often the price is higher like $9-11. I'll buy more of any of these when the price drops down, but I'll tell you what I will NOT buy: anything without UL1449 testing, anything with a 600 V, 800V or higher VPR, or something that advertises a lot of Joules but I can't find out the VPR.
For surge protectors I'm more concerned about a good (low) VPR than I am about Joules. Joules indicates how much energy it can absorb before components in the suppressor blow and it no longer protects. Surges vary but let's assume a typical surge had 100 Joules of energy in it. Would you like to have a 800 V (bad) 2000 Joule (great) "surge protector" that lets 800 Volts through to your TV/microwave/computer/washing machine/etc. 20 times before the protected light goes out? I wouldn't. I'd rather have less voltage hitting the expensive device I'm trying to protect, and when the protector burns/wears out, I'll replace it. BTW I think I've only seen 1 time where the protected light went out in my decades of using them, and I have around 20 of various types (they might wear out faster if you live where there are more frequent lightning strikes).
I recommend putting a surge protector on every appliance you have that has an electronic (microprocessor-controlled) control panel. If you have an ancient air conditioner, dishwasher, washing machine or microwave with all mechanical controls, you're lucky because it's lasted so long and it's not that vulnerable to surges. But for everyone else, protect your investment with a UL1449 listed Surge Protective Device like this with maximum 500 Volts VPR.
The Tripplite says it filters RFI/EMI noise but doesn't state any specs. The Belkin claims to have up to 43 dB noise reduction from 150kHz to ~100MHz. 43 dB is good, but it's the maximum over that frequency range, so no way of telling how little the noise reduction might be at specific frequencies. The Monoprice doesn't claim to do any RFI/EMI filtering. Also the Tripplite and Belkin offer limited lifetime warranties and connected equipment warranties but the Monoprice does not. I have no experience trying to make any warranty claim on these.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
This is a very good surge protector, even better if you can get it at a good price. Per the label (see photo, L to R it's the Belkin, Monoprice, then Tripplite) it's tested/listed per UL1449, the standard for Surge Protective Devices (SPD). The Voltage Protection Ratings (VPR) are among the best -- I've seen VPR from 400 to 800 V (lower is better), and the Joule rating is decent. Here is how the Tripplite and two other surge suppressors I own rate:
___________________________________VPR______
Brand _____ #outlets __ PN _____ L-N _ N-G _ L-G __ Joules
Tripplite ___3-outlet SK3-0 ______ 500_ 500 _ 400 __ 660
Belkin _____1-outlet F9H100-CW _400_ 400 _ 400_ 1080
Monoprice _1-outlet 115877 ____ 500 _ 500 _ 500 __ 540
(L-N = Line to Neutral, N-G = Neutral to Ground, etc.)
I've used multiple Tripplites for years without any issues. Tripplite has a similar 1 outlet but it's almost the same price as this more versatile 3 outlet. The Monoprice came in a nice eco-friendly cardboard box; the Belkin and Tripplite came in nasty plastic packages. When plugged into a duplex wall outlet, all three still let you use the other outlet (with the Tripplite plugged into the top, and the Belkin and Monoprice plugged into the bottom outlet). The Belkin has the best specs but usually a higher price. I've bought all three of these when the price dipped to around $6-7, often the price is higher like $9-11. I'll buy more of any of these when the price drops down, but I'll tell you what I will NOT buy: anything without UL1449 testing, anything with a 600 V, 800V or higher VPR, or something that advertises a lot of Joules but I can't find out the VPR.
For surge protectors I'm more concerned about a good (low) VPR than I am about Joules. Joules indicates how much energy it can absorb before components in the suppressor blow and it no longer protects. Surges vary but let's assume a typical surge had 100 Joules of energy in it. Would you like to have a 800 V (bad) 2000 Joule (great) "surge protector" that lets 800 Volts through to your TV/microwave/computer/washing machine/etc. 20 times before the protected light goes out? I wouldn't. I'd rather have less voltage hitting the expensive device I'm trying to protect, and when the protector burns/wears out, I'll replace it. BTW I think I've only seen 1 time where the protected light went out in my decades of using them, and I have around 20 of various types (they might wear out faster if you live where there are more frequent lightning strikes).
I recommend putting a surge protector on every appliance you have that has an electronic (microprocessor-controlled) control panel. If you have an ancient air conditioner, dishwasher, washing machine or microwave with all mechanical controls, you're lucky because it's lasted so long and it's not that vulnerable to surges. But for everyone else, protect your investment with a UL1449 listed Surge Protective Device like this with maximum 500 Volts VPR.
The Tripplite says it filters RFI/EMI noise but doesn't state any specs. The Belkin claims to have up to 43 dB noise reduction from 150kHz to ~100MHz. 43 dB is good, but it's the maximum over that frequency range, so no way of telling how little the noise reduction might be at specific frequencies. The Monoprice doesn't claim to do any RFI/EMI filtering. Also the Tripplite and Belkin offer limited lifetime warranties and connected equipment warranties but the Monoprice does not. I have no experience trying to make any warranty claim on these.
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I think I had and that I wouldn't have had any problems with it. I was a bit concerned so I contacted Tripp-Lit technical support and was told that it was normal, and that some of their products are like that where a blade might be a bit loose. I asked if it was a screw or the plastic housing perhaps wasn't as tight around the blade, and he said it was the plastic housing.
Anyhow, if this review helps anyone I am glad I'll help you to avoid having to call or search this up.