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APC Protector SurgeArrest Essential PE76 Review

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Description of APC Protector SurgeArrest Essential PE76

1440 Joules surge protection energy rating. 7 outlet surge protector power strip. 6 foot power cord with flat end 90 degree space saving plug. Recessed power switch and keyholes for wall mounting. Lifetime warranty and 50,000 dollars connected equipment protection policy.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Didn't protect my stuff when I had my first power.

Didn't protect my belongings when I had my first power outage, APC aren't responding to their hardware replacement policy, just the extension cord is dead. would not recommend

Pros
  • Pleasant
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for elderly

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Otherwise seems excellent so far

The cord comes out of the connector at an odd angle. Too bad I didn't know this before buying - the layout of my outlets requires the cord to run on the left side. Otherwise it looks great so far.

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • Other Other

Not all surge protectors are created equal, especially when compared in a similar price range. WHAT I LIKE (compared to my other Belkin surge protector): [+] Nicely and securely packaged in the box [+] Construction and quality feels solid and strong [+] 6ft cord that feels more flexible and manageable doesn't need the full length to the touch[+] Space-saving 90-degree low-profile connector[+] 1 dedicated socket for adapter box or bulky E-plug[+] Holes on the back for wall mounting![+] Peace of…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • 0

APC 6-Outlet 1080J Surge Protector with USB Charger Connectors, SurgeArrest (PE6U2) I bought two 2017-11. for $9.88 each and another purchased in 2018-02 for a net price of $10.87 including coupon. to earth, neutral to earth). It's not as good as the best 400V rating I've seen on other surge protectors, but still good (I've seen 600V and 800V ratings too! The lower the better). There is no label on the back to indicate that the device has been independently tested to UL 1449, so I'm guessing…

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Great Price

Revainrating 4 out of 5

USB ports not working

My fault is that I didn't fully test this when I first bought it, but about a month after I bought it I connected my mobile phone to the USB port to charge it. I did not work. I checked a few other points and found that none of the USB ports were getting power. It's too late to bring it back now. Regular sockets seem to work but I really wanted something with USB connectors, I think I'll have to throw it away and try another brand and hope it's a better quality.

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Long delivery time

Not all surge protectors are created equal, especially when compared in a similar price range. its price range is undeniable! WHAT I LIKE (compared to my other Belkin surge protector): [+] Nicely and securely packaged in the box [+] Build and quality feels solid and sturdy [+] 6ft cord that feels more flexible and manageable feels when you don't need full length [+] Space-saving 90-degree low-profile connector[+] 1 dedicated jack for adapter box or bulky electronic connector[+] Holes on back…

Pros
  • Value for money
Cons
  • Zero

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Dangerous! DO NOT BUY!

Bought for our indoor nursery. Worked as it should for a couple of weeks and then one day we felt something strange. We open the door to the children's room and there is only white smoke. And this thing that emits sparks and smoke as it melts, all of our lights were still on at that point. We turned off the power and waited for this garbage to cool down. If we weren't there, the fire would break out. Whatever happened, it didn't even kick the current. Our lights were 5 watts with three plugged…

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Good unit and cheap but flawed ground indicator

I have purchased five APC PE76W (white) and PE76 (black) 7 outlet surge protectors to replace old ones that are no longer needed. (I've seen recommendations to replace them every year or two.) I like a lot about the PE76 and PE76W. The extended/relocated plug at the end allows you to plug in a good-sized power supply (aka a wall wart) without obscuring other outlets. The flat 90 degree plug allows the device to be connected behind bookshelves and tall drawers. The cable is long and appears to…

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • New competitors have arrived