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Review on Tripp Lite 3 Outlet Portable Surge Protector Power Strip, Direct Plug In, with $5,000 Insurance - SK3-0 by Rodney Mendoza

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Does not enable Tripp Lites failover mode. Tripp Lite Isobar 2 is recommended instead

I contacts Tripp Lite via this Tripp Lite 1 Outlet Portable Surge Protector based on the many reviews published in Revain reporting overheating and fire related to this product. Tripp Lite was unable to provide any documentation to indicate that the Tripp Lite 1-Outlet Portable Surge Protector Power Strip will interrupt power to connected devices and/or other safe failure modes when the surge protector is depleted. On the other hand, the Tripp Lite Isobar 2 Power Strip with Outlet Surge Protection, Direct Plug, Metal, Lifetime Limited Warranty and $10,000 Insurance (ISOBLOK2-0) incorporates a failsafe thermal fuse and shuts off power to all outlets. when it can no longer perform surge suppression. I went back to Revain for the Tripp Lite 1 Outlet Portable Surge Protected Power Strip and bought the Tripp Lite Isobar 2 instead. I find the Tripp Lite Tripp Lite Isobar 2 to be worth the extra cost.

Pros
  • Direct plug design is perfect for travel With its compact switchless design and direct plug, this power supply instantly turns any standard outlet into a surge protector, making it ideal for travel
Cons
  • A slightly wrinkled