expiredLovelyCheetah | Staff posted Nov 26, 2021 06:11 PM
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expiredLovelyCheetah | Staff posted Nov 26, 2021 06:11 PM
Anker PowerExtend 12-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector w/ 6-Ft Cord (White)
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This power strip does not also include certification regarding UL 1449, which would be the additional standard applied to power strips of this type claiming surge protection. Here's an Amazon review [amazon.com] of an 8-outlet APC unit highlighting the appropriate markings. A reputable power strip with surge protection will bear UL listing marks and have them clearly labeled for both standards. The UL molding in the cable in the plug by itself is not sufficient, as you can review from the guidelines here:
https://marks.ul.com/about/ul-lis...h-america/
There really are three steps to this process:
First: does the product claim third party listing?
In this case, Anker does! (They don't in every case) Note that proper labeling is normally required, which Anker typically fails... likely for the reasons to come.
(Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards)
Second: does the third party agency confirm the listing?
In this case, yes! (See my link to the site above)
Third: do the listings apply to the product in question?
Here is where Anker power products fail most consistently. A power strip with surge protection should have UL 1363 and UL 1449. Anker lacks the latter, which not only makes their surge protection claims suspect (which they also should be given that they exceed those of $100 premier surge strips) but should likely erode trust in their product overall.
With no UL listing for surge protection, this should not be considered a surge protector. When you compare their claims to a highly regarded product in the category [tripplite.com] you start to wonder what else they might be exaggerating... and then you move on from ever buying Anker power products again.
In case you are in need of a 12-outlet surge protected strip sooner rather than later you can get a Cyber Power unit from Home Depot with free ship to store for under $20:
https://www.homedepot.c
Good luck!
Jon
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