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A six outlet surge protected power bar in white, with a three foot cord. The product record gives it a 300 joule surge rating and a 15 amp, 125 volt, 1875 watt electrical rating on 14/3 SJT cord. It is desk and bench level protection for computers, chargers and small electronics.
The parts inside a surge bar that do the protecting can only absorb a finite amount of energy over their whole life. Every surge they take spends some of it, and when the budget is gone the bar keeps passing power exactly as before while protecting nothing. There is no indicator on most units and no way to test it in the field. That is why the surge bar that has been under a desk for eight years is almost certainly a plain power bar by now, and why the joule figure on the box is worth treating as a guide rather than a guarantee.
| Outlets | 6 Outlets |
| Surge rating | 300 Joules |
| Cord | 3 ft. cord |
| Cord type | 14/3 SJT |
| Electrical rating | 15A, 125V, 1875W |
| Colour | White |
| Certification mark | Not stated on the product record — check the mark on the unit |
Pro tip from the counter
Write the install date on the bottom with a marker the day you plug it in. Surge protection is the only thing in an office that wears out silently and gives no sign of it, so a date is the only evidence you will ever have. Anything older than about five years in an area that takes regular hits should be assumed spent.
Best for: desks, benches and home offices where a handful of small electronics need point of use protection and a short cord is an advantage rather than a limitation.
What does the joule rating actually mean?
It is an energy budget rather than a shield. The protective components inside can only absorb a finite quantity of energy in total, so the rating describes how much surge the bar can swallow over its life.
Does it keep protecting after it has taken a surge?
Partly, and there is no gauge to tell you how much is left. Each surge spends part of the budget, which is why an old bar often still passes power while protecting nothing at all.
Is this the same as whole home surge protection?
No. This is a cord connected bar that protects whatever is plugged into it. Protecting an entire installation is a separate device installed at the panel, and that is regulated work.
What certification mark should I look for?
Look for one of the marks the Electrical Safety Authority recognises, printed on the unit itself. Ontario requires electrical equipment to be approved before it is sold or connected to power.
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6-Outlet Surge Protected Power Bar, 300 Joules, 15A 125V, 3 ft Cord
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| Brand | Maple Electric Supply |
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| Availability | In stock |
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Our counter is at 8520 Jane St, Unit 5, Vaughan, ON L4K 5A9, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Order online and collect, or bring a material list and we will price it at the counter. Contractors and DIY customers are both welcome.
