Rocketfish™ - 8 Outlet/2 USB 3600 Joules Surge Protector Strip - Black
- General
- Brand: Rocketfish™
- Model Number: RF-HTS2815
- Product Name: 8 Outlet/2 USB 3600 Joules Surge Protector Strip
- Color: Black
- Features
- EMI/RFI Noise Filter: true
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Auto Shut-Off: false (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
- Diagnostic LEDs: false
- Child Safety Covers: false
- Product Safety Certifications and Standard(s): UL Listed (Lists the applicable certifications and/or standards, as stated by the manufacturer, in which the product has met the requirements for the assurance of quality and safety.)
- Form Factor: Freestanding (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Resettable Circuit Breaker: true
- Number Of Outlets: 8
- Power Input
- Joule Rating: 3600 joules
- Dimensions
- Cord Length: 6 feet
- Product Height: 1.34 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: 4.01 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: 10.78 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 1.6 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 600603185724
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This Rocketfish™ RF-HTS2815 surge protector offers 8 outlets, plus coaxial and phone line protection, to help defend your connected devices against power spikes and surges. Two USB ports make it easy to charge a tablet or 2 cell phones.
- 3600-joule rating: Absorbs a large amount of energy to help protect your connected equipment and ensure long-lasting use.
- 8 surge-protected outlets: To safeguard your HDTV or other A/V equipment.
- F-type 1 in/1 out coaxial and phone line protection: Offers additional defense.
- 6' Soft-Flex power cord with right-angle plug: Allows use in areas where space is limited.
- 47dB EMI/RFI noise filter: Protects against electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference on power lines that can interfere with equipment performance and cause memory loss.
- 2 USB ports: Deliver a 2.1-amp total output that lets you quickly charge 2 smartphones or 1 tablet.
- Resettable circuit breaker: To accommodate your needs.
- 2 LED indicators: Alert you when protection is active and the surge protector is grounded.
- Wall-mountable design: For flexible placement options.
- 3600-joule rating: Absorbs a large amount of energy to help protect your connected equipment and ensure long-lasting use.
- 8 surge-protected outlets: To safeguard your HDTV or other A/V equipment.
- F-type 1 in/1 out coaxial and phone line protection: Offers additional defense.
- 6' Soft-Flex power cord with right-angle plug: Allows use in areas where space is limited.
- 47dB EMI/RFI noise filter: Protects against electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference on power lines that can interfere with equipment performance and cause memory loss.
- 2 USB ports: Deliver a 2.1-amp total output that lets you quickly charge 2 smartphones or 1 tablet.
- Resettable circuit breaker: To accommodate your needs.
- 2 LED indicators: Alert you when protection is active and the surge protector is grounded.
- Wall-mountable design: For flexible placement options.
Whats Included
- 8-Outlet Surge Protector
- Quick Setup Guide
- 8-Outlet Surge Protector
- Quick Setup Guide
A: Having worked for 25 years in industry as a "Technical Support" technician supporting various electronic devices for Fortune 500 companies, I developed the following guidelines: Line voltage surges are not always a "one-shot" experience, they have an accumulative effect, and result in the premature death of many electronic devices. 1. The surge protector not only protects the devices plugged into it, but it also protects itself from being fried. The joule rating is how much excess energy the device can withstand before frying. Once fried from a surge larger than its joule rating, it no long protects anything. 2. The joule rating is only half of the protection story. The other rating is the clamping voltage, which is at what over-voltage will the protector begin to work. If not listed in the specs, then the seller is probably not proud of the rating. 3. The absolute minimum joule rating that I would suggest would be 2,000 joules. However, for anything really valuable, I would highly suggest 3,000 joules or more. Remember this number is the sum of protection for all three legs, hot to neutral, hot to ground, neutral to ground. So, any one leg is only protected at 1/3 the specified "joule" rating. 4. The "clamping voltage" should be low. It is normally rated in "voltage peak", and should be 330 volts or less. This is the minimum voltage at which protection kicks in! (That's 233 volts RMS, or approximately twice the normal line voltage). 400 volts is marginal and 500 volts is too little, too late. So, IMO, in summary, shoot for 3,000 joules or higher (energy absorption), and 330 volts or less (clamping voltage)!!!
A: My understanding is that the units "self-monitor" and that when a huge enough surge has happened then it blows out the surge suppressor (which has done its job, protecting your equipment when the surge happened). If it is happening for this reason, then it is NOT a failure of the unit, AND the unit needs replacing. I believe that the most probable reason for your units lights going out is the above reason; however, they can also go out for other reasons, including 1) wiring fault in the circuit you were using it on (less likely unless someone's been messing with it), 2) the load in the circuit you are using it on has changed (perhaps become overloaded), 3) the plug from the surge suppressor to the wall isn't quite in firmly enough (also probably not as likely, but it can happen), 4) If the unit was defective -- but if it used to work for a while before, so therefore I am thinking this may be less likely.
A: I Bought it like may or april and I still have until now. I bought for that kinda purpose too. Before I bought it My tv would turn black and reboot and it happened 3 times. after I bought this pridct it never happened again. So i highly recommend it.
Q: Can this be mounted to the bottom on a desk?
A: Yes there are 2 screw holes in the back you can hang on 2 screws then just pull down once over the screws just pull down and it's attached.
A: did you try plugging the network wire to the surge protector first,then the router?
A: There are RJ-45 ports for Ethernet.
Q: many joules do I need for adequate protection of a 55"Smart TV,
A: I am currently looking for the same answer for a 65-inch TV protection. The best answer I could find was a range from 1440-2180 Joules. Can't get any manufacturer response on that specific issue but the 1440 joule unit should work and the higher the joule rating always the better protection. I wonder if the surge protection manufacturers simply do not want to recommend a specific joule rating for protected equipment for product warranty reasons. Maybe the warranty companies, for example like Square Trade, can better answer that question since if your TV gets fried they can request you send them your surge protector for analysis before they will cover your loss.
Q: How do you know when it needs to be replaced?
A: Experts recommend you replace your surge protector every 2 years. A surge protector is rated in joules, which indicate how much excessive power they can handle when an electrical surge occurs. However, this figure can be hard to track as surges vary from area to area. If you have electrical devices you want to protect.
