Name: Panamax - 8-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector - Black
Brand: Panamax
SKU: 9518293
Rating: 4.8 (499 reviews)

General
- Product Name: 8-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
- Brand: Panamax
- Model Number: M8-AV-PRO
Features
- EMI/RFI Noise Filter: true
- Child Safety Covers: false
- Form Factor: Wall mountable (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Number Of Outlets: 8
Power Input
- Joule Rating: 1875 joules
Dimensions
- Cord Length: 8 feet
- Product Height: 12 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 1.9 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 050616008747

Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation Keep your home theater equipment safe with this 8-outlet surge protector that features an 1875-joule rating and cable, satellite, antenna, telephone and network line protection to protect components from power spikes and surges.

1875-joule rating: Absorbs a high amount of energy to adequately protect your equipment and prolong the life of the unit.
8 surge-protected outlets: Including 4 balanced double L filtration circuits and 4 high current outlets to protect all the equipment in your home or office.
Automatic Voltage Monitoring: Protects equipment from prolonged over or under voltages by disconnecting the power and reconnecting it when safe power returns.
Protect or Disconnect circuitry: Disconnects AC power to your equipment in the event of a large power surge.
Line protection: Shields equipment from electrical surges that travel over cable, satellite, antenna, telephone and network lines.
8' cable: For easy placement.

Q: The Panamax.com website shows this one as having a six foot cord, but your website shows it has an 8 foot cord. Which one is correct?

A: Mine is a six foot cord

Q: Little information is given about the ethernet and coaxial ports. I assume the 2 ethernet ports are 1 in and 1 out. But don't like to assume anything. There are 4 coaxial connectors. Are they 1 in and 3 out? Or, 2 in and 2 out? Thanks.

A: I went to the website cited. What I called ethernet ports are actually phone jacks--1 in 1 out. The four coaxial connectors are 2 in, 2 out. Had to look at the Manual. Thanks.

Q: I purchased the silver/gray ($159.98) M8-AV surge protector for my new iMac and new Canon Printer. Is this protection good enough or should I exchange it for the M8-AV PRO (black) surge protector? Let me know. Thanks!

A: It should work but the black one offers a higher level to prevent power surges as well as protection.

Q: how many db noise filtration does this model have?

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Q: how many db noise filtration does this model have?

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Q: Seems like conflicting information on this item in the overview vs specs as to if it automatically disconnects or not?

A: Thanks but it still shows "no" to auto disconnect in the specs was hoping someone from one of the 2 actual companies would chime in. Glad your stuff is working.

Q: Does this device offer true "ground fault" protection for eliminating "HUM" ?

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Q: What is the device's clamping voltage?

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Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the surge protection, price, and multiple outlets of the 8-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector. They appreciate the peace of mind it provides and the fact that it is recommended by others.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality Surge Protector
Having bought a new 4K flat screen TV from Best Buy, I wanted to go the next step and protect the purchase by acquiring a quality multi outlet surge protector. Obviously went back to Best Buy and had the staff there provide the options and decided on the Panamax 8-Outlet Surge Protector that enabled me to have multiple electronic plugs and a reasonably priced but high quality surge protecting device to protect my purchase. The Panamax device looks really sharp and fits the area behind the TV just right. I’m very pleased with the choice and the purchasing experience at Best Buy!!!
Posted 5 years ago by Flkeysfirefighter
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New surge protector for TV and Dish receiver!
Replaced my old unit with this new one. So far no problems. It provides all the inputs I need for my hi-amp receiver, 4K TV, ROKU, and DVD players. Should be a good investment for my home theatre setup.
Posted 5 years ago by OldReliable
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised if you have grounded power
The basic question to ask about a power distributor/power conditioner/ surge protector is "Does it do its job?" The answer here is a qualified "yes." I only have a few quibbles. First, be aware that the electronics loss or damage warranty provided with this product covers you only if you have grounded power. That's not surprising, as surge protectors in this price range simply pass off to the ground the excess energy that a surge provides. If, however, like me, you live in a place like San Francisco where most homes do NOT have ground circuitry, you are not going to be able to reap the benefits of this unit's surge protection and you won't have warranty coverage for your products that die in a surge. That's not a criticism of this unit per se, but anyone buying in this price range should be aware of the limitations of entry-level surge protection technology. Second, another product of this unit's price point is that it only offers eight outlets. It used to be easy to find units in this price range with ten outlets. (That's what I need and the unit that this one replaces -- destroyed in a power surge -- offered ten outlets at about this price point.) Now, however, it seems that manufacturers are economizing at his price point by providing a smaller number of outlets. Third, and most importantly, the design of this unit makes it unfriendly to those who have a lot of wall warts or similar power adaptors. Half of the outlets are on the side of the unit, not on its top, and its short form factor makes the side outlets usable only for power cords if you want the unit to lie flat on the floor or wall as intended. In my case, because I had so many adaptors and because the outlets on the top of the unit are placed so close to one another, the workaround was standing the unit on its side between my tv cabinet and the wall, so that the side with the power cord outlets faces upwards and thus can be used for adaptors that otherwise would not fit if the unit were flush with a floor or wall. Once in place, the unit doesn't seem to have a negative impact on television image, system sound, or power stability. So, all in all, this does what it's supposed to do, more or less, as a power distributor and conditioner and, if you can ground it, I assume it also will work well as a surge protector.
Posted 10 years ago by ColtraneWasGod