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Best Buy has 12-Outlet Best Buy Essentials Surge Protector Strip w/ 2-USB (Black; BE-SF127) on sale for $12.99. Select free curbside pickup where available otherwise shipping is free on $35+ orders.

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About the Product
  • 12 outlets connector
  • 2 USB ports (2.1A total)
  • 1200 Joule Rating
  • 5' Cord w/ Right Angle Plug
  • LED indicators
  • 4 wide-spaced outlets
  • Mountable
  • Backed by Best Buy
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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has 12-Outlet Best Buy Essentials Surge Protector Strip w/ 2-USB (Black; BE-SF127) on sale for $12.99. Select free curbside pickup to save on shipping, otherwise, free shipping on orders $35 or more.

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location.

Features:
  • 12 outlets connector
  • 2 USB ports (2.1A total)
  • 1200 Joule Rating
  • 5' Cord w/ Right Angle Plug
  • LED indicators
  • 4 wide-spaced outlets
  • Mountable
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The clamping voltage indicates the level of voltage surge which would cause the protection circuitry within the surge protector (typically some number of Metal Oxide Varistors or MOVs) to attempt to absorb/shunt the energy of the surge. The let-through rating defines the average amount of voltage passed to connected equipment following a surge. The lower the number, the greater the threshold of protection being provided to connected devices. Common let through voltages are 500V, 400V, and 330V.

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Jon
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This is definitely not the best surge protector money can buy, but is definitely a solid choice for the bargain price, This Best Buy Essentials model is essentially a re-badged version typically sold under CyberPower [cyberpowersystems.com] branding for around $20. If you've been waiting for a good deal on a "good" surge protector/power strip this is probably what you've been waiting for...

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That's a completely reasonable standard, but consider that a surge protector with comparably low let-through rating and such a high joules rating would typically be in the $50+ price range. Surge protectors with large surge capacity ratings below that price point often achieve their seemingly impressive surge ratings by raising the let-through voltage.

For example, Tripp Lite, a reputable brand, has a 12 outlet surge protector regularly available below $50 with an impressive 4000+ joule rating... but at a let-through voltage rating of 800V.

https://www.tripplite.com/protect...P128TTUSBB

At the sub-$20 price point something like this CyberPower is about the best balance of protection to be found. More protection certainly can be bought for more money.

Good luck!
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twindad
05-11-2022 at 06:05 AM.
05-11-2022 at 06:05 AM.
Anyone got the clamping voltage on this? TIA.
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altrntive
05-11-2022 at 09:11 AM.
05-11-2022 at 09:11 AM.
Would this be sufficient for a pc for power outages?
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PlatinumButterfly
05-11-2022 at 09:40 AM.
05-11-2022 at 09:40 AM.
Quote from twindad :
Anyone got the clamping voltage on this? TIA.
I bought one of these during the last Black Friday sale. It's a nice design with the USB ports but the clamping voltage is 400V which is not great. I use it for my cheaper electronics but keep my main PC on a surge that has a better clamping voltage rating.
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05-11-2022 at 12:46 PM.

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05-11-2022 at 12:46 PM.
Quote from PlatinumButterfly :
I bought one of these during the last Black Friday sale. It's a nice design with the USB ports but the clamping voltage is 400V which is not great. I use it for my cheaper electronics but keep my main PC on a surge that has a better clamping voltage rating.
This is definitely not the best surge protector money can buy, but is definitely a solid choice for the bargain price, This Best Buy Essentials model is essentially a re-badged version typically sold under CyberPower [cyberpowersystems.com] branding for around $20. If you've been waiting for a good deal on a "good" surge protector/power strip this is probably what you've been waiting for...

Good luck!
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05-11-2022 at 01:23 PM.
05-11-2022 at 01:23 PM.
Thanks, just snagged one
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seawolf
05-11-2022 at 02:22 PM.
05-11-2022 at 02:22 PM.
Quote from twindad :
Anyone got the clamping voltage on this? TIA.
Someone mentioned 400V which is decent. Definitely better than the other Amazon trash being pushed around recently on SD which does not even list VPR:
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Pickle
05-11-2022 at 06:18 PM.
05-11-2022 at 06:18 PM.
Quote from seawolf :
Someone mentioned 400V which is decent. Definitely better than the other Amazon trash being pushed around recently on SD which does not even list VPR:

How does that work? My home has 120v up to 12 amps (80% of 15 amps) even if I have both lines hot, that's upto 240volts.
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pyroskater85
05-11-2022 at 06:46 PM.
05-11-2022 at 06:46 PM.
Quote from The_Love_Spud :
This is definitely not the best surge protector money can buy, but is definitely a solid choice for the bargain price, This Best Buy Essentials model is essentially a re-badged version typically sold under CyberPower [cyberpowersystems.com] branding for around $20. If you've been waiting for a good deal on a "good" surge protector/power strip this is probably what you've been waiting for...

Good luck!
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I heard cyberpower isn't good. I know the Costco version gets bad reviews. So it this is a rebadged cyber power then it should be just the same.
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Alex305
05-11-2022 at 06:50 PM.
05-11-2022 at 06:50 PM.
I have one of these from a previous sale having the power switch on the side instead of the top has lead to accidentally shutting it off multiple times. Those gray covers break off easily too. Definitely don't recommend.
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05-11-2022 at 07:18 PM.
05-11-2022 at 07:18 PM.
Quote from PlatinumButterfly :
I bought one of these during the last Black Friday sale. It's a nice design with the USB ports but the clamping voltage is 400V which is not great. I use it for my cheaper electronics but keep my main PC on a surge that has a better clamping voltage rating.
is it flat plug? ty
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FuglyCake
05-11-2022 at 07:27 PM.
05-11-2022 at 07:27 PM.
Yeep. I just plugged one of these in last night. Flat, and cord goes down/right
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Quote from pyroskater85 :
I heard cyberpower isn't good. I know the Costco version gets bad reviews. So it this is a rebadged cyber power then it should be just the same.
Are you referencing the CyberPower UPS devices sold at Costco? I am unaware of HT1208-style surge protectors being sold at Costco. I have, however, seen them at Home Depot (at the aforementioned $20 price point, making this $13 a solid buy for the protection/performance).

CyberPower is a reputable brand of surge protector. Other brands to consider which sell into varying ranges from entry-level to premium would include Tripp Lite, Furman, APC, and Panamax. Functional, but more commodity brands include Belkin, GE, Philips, and Woods. One key feature that all of these share is UL/ETL listing.

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How does that work? My home has 120v up to 12 amps (80% of 15 amps) even if I have both lines hot, that's upto 240volts.
The clamping voltage indicates the level of voltage surge which would cause the protection circuitry within the surge protector (typically some number of Metal Oxide Varistors or MOVs) to attempt to absorb/shunt the energy of the surge. The let-through rating defines the average amount of voltage passed to connected equipment following a surge. The lower the number, the greater the threshold of protection being provided to connected devices. Common let through voltages are 500V, 400V, and 330V.

Good luck!
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