VIP Outlet via eBay has the New Yellow Jacket Metal Encased Heavy Duty 15 Amp Power Strip With 8 Outlets, 2 USB Charging Ports for $21.00 Shipping is free. Currently $29.37 on Amazon.
VIP Outlet's photos posted show 2 similar models, one with surge protection and one without. So it's a bit of a YMMV on that part. UPC shown on their listing indicates the one with surge protection.
117 availabe at time of posting.
HEAVY DUTY metal housing makes this 8 outlet power block perfect for use in your workshop or any other rugged work area
8 GROUNDED OUTLETS that allow you to power multiple appliance at once
2 SPACED OUTLETS for adapter plugs
2 USB PORTS allow you to charge your phone while on the job with 2 4 Amps of charging
HIGHLY VISIBLE 6 foot; 14 gauge yellow power cord with clip; adds extra safety and prevents tripping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/135022117652?
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" The power block is built to manage 1875 watts "
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Most US outlets are 120V with 15 or 20 A breakers (15 being the more common). Even at 20A, you're talking about 16A continuous max so 1920W. The breaker on this unit is rated at 15A so you're supposed to stay under 12A continuous, which is why it's using 14 gauge wiring for the plug.
Good for getting kicked around in a workshop environment or a garage, but I'm not sure I'd want the metal casing for typical household use, where it might end up scratching floors, walls or desktops. Since in those instances it's unlikely to need to be rugged in any way, and the power limitations are the same as your typical surge protected power strip, it would be overkill.
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" The power block is built to manage 1875 watts "
I'm sure all the plugs in your home are for high power equipment. /s
I'm sure all the plugs in your home are for high power equipment. /s