[Review&QnA] GE Pro 3-Outlet Power Strip with Surge Protection, 8 Ft Designer Braided Extension Cord, Grounded, Flat Plug, 250 Joules, Warranty, UL Listed, Gray/White, 38433
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[Review&QnA] GE Pro 3-Outlet Power Strip with Surge Protection, 8 Ft Designer Braided Extension Cord, Grounded, Flat Plug, 250 Joules, Warranty, UL Listed, Gray/White, 38433
About this item
- Power More – The 3 outlets and the 8ft. power cord allow you to power your iPhone, Android, laptop, tablet, Nintendo Switch, Fitbit, smartwatch, Bluetooth speaker, TV, sound system or lamps in any space.
- Décor – The braided fabric power cord comes in a gray and white chevron pattern that can add a personalized touch to your home décor or office space. The plug and outlets for this unit feature a corresponding white finish to further accentuate the color scheme.
- Flat Plug Extension Cord – Keep furniture and media close to the wall with the low-profile flat plug at the end of this power strip. The angled plug allows for this extension cord to be plugged into the receptacle without blocking the other outlet
- Safety – The 13A/125VAC/1625W maximum electrical rating makes this unit perfect for indoor use with most household electronics.
- Best in Class – UL listing and a limited-lifetime, hassle-free replacement policy provide peace of mind that your extension cord is backed by the highest standards of safety and performance.
Reviews
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Yes, it has surge protection
To everyone saying this doesn't have surge protection: The object on the end of the hot and neutral leads is a metal oxide varistor, which has extremely high resistance at household voltages and extremely low resistance in excess of those voltages.
In other words, it does have surge protection.
It is minimal, and simple, but what do you expect? It's an attractive extension cord with three outlets and a little bit of surge protection. There are better surge protectors, but this one is an inexpensive everyday choice.
Incidentally, I am using it with a powerline adapter, and the fact that it has no voltage regulation and relatively brutish surge protection actually makes it a better choice for me.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Need an indoor extension cord?
The Good:
-15 foot is great length for most uses
-Durable
-3 sockets
-Good value
The Bad:
-None
The Bottom Line:
I needed an extension cord and this 15 foot length one is great. I would recommend 15’ over any shorter length because it’s nice to have the extra length even if you don’t need it. Overall I would highly recommend as it’s functional and a good value.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Looks well done, build and designed. Awesome performance.
NOW NOW NOW these are some awesome power cords. Upon opening the package and feeling the build quality of these YOU KNOW they are built to last. 1600+ watts mean even a fridge would do nothing to these. 13 amps can pass through these and a fridge can use 3-6 amps! The cable is flexible but has stiffness. I hooked on one (got 4 of these) a 55' 4K TV from TCL, a ROKU model, my gaming PC (i5 6500 and RX 470 in a 600 watts power supply) and an Apple TV switching sometimes for a Nintendo Switch. This thing is awesome. The only thing that you can see is the grey cable piece and the beautiful squared angled plug in the wall. Looks so well done and does not get in the way making the setup look ugly or something. Looks well build, done and designed. Will DEFINITELY buy more of this same one when needed.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Extension Cord With Surge Protection
An extension cord with surge protection, what a terrific idea! No longer do you need to buy a huge surge protector, you can just get this and it gives you three convenient outlets.
The low-profile prong is great when you want this plugged flat against the wall, and the braided cord is good at keeping this tangle-free.
I think my only question is: how do we know this cord has done its job of protecting your devices from a surge? Does it stop working? It would be great if the manufacturer could clarify.
I got two of these and they are very handy around the house. Recommended.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Really very nice.
It's funny how a little thing like a cloth wrap on the cord can make a product seem so much nicer and higher end. It does slide over itself and across shelf corners where a rubber/plastic cord would get stuck or tangled, so it's practical too. Really, the flat, angled plug on this this is half of what makes it so excellent. I use it behind my turntable/record shelf, and it would probably not fit if it were a standard straight plug.
I do really wish that this thing had a master on/off switch like bigger power bars do, but that's a pretty minor gripe. All in all, really nice product.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great Quality, I bought another!
These cords are a must have, I don't have anything bad to say about them after having used them for at least a year now. I recently bought a second one for the bedroom.
What I like:
-Well Braided - no cheap feel.
-Firm plug-in, not too hard to plug in or remove power cords
-The flat plug helps greatly if behind furniture.
I use two of these by my bed and one goes to each side so that me and my girlfriend can plug in our phones, smart watches, tablets, etc. I leave the brick nearby and can pull it further onto the bed for those times you lay in bed all day and play on your tablet or laptop and need power.
There are no con's to this item, I've had no issues for the year or so I've owned it and honestly that's how it should be with something as simple as an extension cord.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
My favorite power cord
I bought several of these at my local blue big box store over the last couple of years as I moved furniture around and covered up outlets that my apartment has way too few of. These extension cords met every requirement I had when I was looking to buy one. 1. They have a flat wall plug that does not cover up the other wall outlet. 2. They have a grounded plug. 3. They are surge protected. I live in an OLD, early 20th C. apartment and have no clue when the wiring was last updated. 4. They don't have so many plugs that I'll overload the wall socket if they're all in use. 4. The braided cord is more durable than a plastic sheathed one when it comes to curious pets. 5. Can be mounted with removable wall mounting strips.
I found that I needed another cord a couple weeks ago as I covered up yet another electrical plug with a new wall unit and my local blue box store doesn't carry them anymore. The one I ordered is exactly the same as the ones I previously bought and works exactly as it needs to. It's slim wall plug design makes sure that any boxes I put on my new wall unit do not stick out due to the plug behind it and the fact that the plugs are all on side of the plate means I can use some removable wall mounting strips to mount it to the side of my unit.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
PERFECT!
I needed a 3-plug outlet for behind my small flat-screen TV in the kitchen. I also have an under-cabinet radio and a new cordless phone system. The new cordless phone's plug was horizontally oriented so I couldn't use the 3-plug outlet I had been using---it would take up 2 of the plugs. This little gizmo is just what I needed! I couldn't find anything locally with less than a 6' cord. We live rural so we cannot stream nor do we have cell cervice. We have to be old-school with a landline, a radio and a cable for the TV for Dish! As a tip, I put industrial strength Velcro on the back of it and adhered it to the tile. That way, it's up out of the way and I can pull the TV out to clean behind it.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT
I used these to add some lighting in the bedroom and for an island plug in the kitchen. I used 2 sided tape to adhere them to both the wall and the side of the cabinets. The dark color blends in nicely and added outlets are a life saver. This is a VERY nice product both the plug strip and the cord feel heavy duty and well made. I've ordered a few more for additional locations.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great for the price
I have a new Jeep that has an actual outlet, so wanted something that let me take advantage of it in the back of the vehicle. So I needed more than a 3 or 5 foot cord to reach from the back of the center armrest, but I didn't want a really long cord. This was the perfect length.
Braided cord is nicely done, and one less thing I have to deal with coming apart or splitting like the normal sheathing often will do.
Three plug lets me utilize some wall warts for things that we may want to charge that don't work off of the USB.
For this small of a price, this is fantastic.
Question & Answer
Question :
Would I be able to plug two of these in an outlet (i.e. one above the other)?
Answer :
Hello Valued Customer, great question! Yes, our GE Designer Pro Extension Cords can be plugged into the same outlet. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to respond or give us a call between the hours of 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday thru Friday at 1-800-654-8483. Thank you.
Question :
What gauge of wire is the extension cord made of?
Answer :
16AWG
Question :
Can I use this cord for a small window air-conditioner
Answer :
The wire inside is very small and marginal at best. It will probably operate with a lot of heat while the compressor is working full blast.
Perhaps an AWG with a LOWER number, which is larger wire, is much wiser to prevent fires. A few dollars more may save lives or tens-of-thousands of dollars, maybe even your house.
Question :
how thick is the cable ?
Answer :
The question you asked is super vague. So I will go about it this way.
The diameter of the cable cable measured with calipers is 0.4350 inches in diameter.
The rating written on the back says (125VAC 13A 60Hz 1625watts) like that. So as an electrician, I would suspect its 14AWG stranded wire inside. That wire has the same rating.
I purchased these a couple weeks ago. They have them in a 5 pack very cheap. I think I paid 19.99 for all 5 of them.
Question :
Does this support 220 Volt ?
Answer :
The maximum volts this extension cord can support is 125 Volts.
Question :
Does the 1 foot version have surge protection? It is only listed as a feature of the 8ft version.
Answer :
Hello Valued Customer, we appreciate your question. No, our GE 1 ft Designer Power Strip does not have surge protection. The 8ft version of the extension cord does, however, have surge protection. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to respond or give us a call between the hours of 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday thru Friday at 1-800-654-8483. Thank you.
Question :
What is the depth of the flat plug? I have only 1 inch available for the use I'm planning.
Answer :
Hello Cathy, thank you for your question. That spec is not listed on the spec sheet but it is thicker than an inch. Not by much though.
Question :
is this mountable to a wall?
Answer :
It is not wall mountable. Maybe some Velcro could work.
Question :
What’s the size of the base? (Excluding cord length)
Answer :
The plug is 1.25" high and 2" wide. When fully plugged in it sticks 3/4" out from the wall. The part that you plug into is 4.5" by 1.5" wide by 1" tall
Question :
What happens if it trips? is it like a one-shot-and-done fuse? i don't see any re-set button. (unplug and wait 5 mins?)
Answer :
Hi Netmon, thank you for your question. Our GE Pro Surge Protector Power Strip has a limited surge protection joule rating of 250 joules. Once, the 250 joules are absorbed, the extension cords life is complete. Power to the devices may still work, however, it will not be protected from future surges. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call between the hours of 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday at 1-800-654-8483. Thank you.
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