SS1630A-03 Socket Sense 6-Outlet Expandable 1080 Joules Surge Protector with 3-Feet Cord

I was rearranging my office and wanted to be able to control everything from one or two power strips without climbing under a desk. I ordered 2 of these and they work great. The on/off switch is at the same end as the electrical cord to the plug. This is fine. I've only found one problem. I wanted to hang these vertically with the switch at the top and allow the strip to hang down. No such luck! The keyhole for mounting this only goes one way and that's it! No rigging it in any other configuration. That means to get the switch within reach, I had to mount this up higher than I wanted to which means all the cords are visible. Bummer! So much for clean and sleek. As far as the size of the stuff being plugged in, I have one ginormous transformer that would block the other switches but I just used my regular plug from the desk lamp next to it after putting it in the last outlet. Perfect fit.

I bought this to hold six transformers that are all 2-1/4" wide. It seems that the largest transformers that can fit side-by-side is about 2-1/8", or maybe a little less. So, for me this strip was a BIG FAIL. I wonder why the marketing/specification info does not bother to tell what is the largest width of same-size transformers that will fit; that would have saved me time and trouble. So, you have been warned.Also, regarding "frustration free" packaging, dispite the pull flap on the back of the plastic package, you still have to mutilate the package to get the strip out.

It's a great idea but the height profile is annoying.

Works well, purchased it to use traveling. Not enough places to plug in toothbrushes, cell phones, Nooks, camera batteries etc on cruise ships. This was SOOOOO big that packing it is not an option. I'm sure it would be great for other applications.

Size is much bigger than I had anticipated from the photos, but this is a solid unit. I appreciate the quality of the on off switch, as well as the indicator that the system is grounded or not. The power cord is extremely thick and strong as well as not too short; which is a problem that seems to plague a lot of power strips. The stretching concept works nicely, but the fact that the plugs are on an angle means that even still it can be difficult to plug in multiple big devices like battery chargers. Nicely built though. I like it!

The two unique features of this surge surpressor—the 45 degree angle sockets and its ability to expand between sockets to make it up to 18 inches longer—have both been a joy. The additional length I get now allows me to connect an additional device that would have otherwise required an extension cord, and the socket angle makes it easy to utilize all the sockets.The only warning I would give if you are considering connecting a number of devices to it is to make sure your electrical circuit will be able to handle all of them. No matter how much additional safety the device provides in case of an overload, it won't let you draw more amps than your circuit can handle.

If the designers had allowed for an additional 1/2" between the receptacles, the power strip probably *would* have had room to accommodate *any* power brick, side-by-side. As it was, every other receptacle would have been unusable. Fortunately, this product was guaranteed...so it was successfully returned for refund.

Too big to be very useful