Tripp Lite ISOBAR4ULTRA Isobar Ultra 4-Outlet Surge Protector/Suppressor
- Heavy-duty surge suppressor with 4 high-quality duplex style NEMA 5-15R outlets
- 2200 Joules
- 15-Amp maximum current
- Heavy-duty all metal case
- 6-foot cord with angled input plug
Product Description
Loaded with a generous combination of high-quality components, a near indestructible all-metal case and unique noise filtration system, the Isobar offers the highest level of protection attainable in a multi-outlet strip. Robust surge suppression circuits with sine-wave tracking offer extreme levels of protection against the heaviest surge conditions, exceeding IEEE 587 category A/B specifications and reducing 6,000V test surges to harmless levels under 35 Volts. The Isobar’s unique protection system combines large torroidal chokes, ferrite rod-core inductors, HF/VHF capacitors and multiple layers of metal oxide varistors into exclusive isolated filter banks that remove EMI/RFI interference, along with noise generated by other pieces of connected equipment. This unit offers 4 outlets arranged in two filter banks to prevent system crashes, reboots and performance problems that are common as noisy system peripherals are powered off and on. Surge suppression … More >>
Tripp Lite ISOBAR4ULTRA Isobar Ultra 4-Outlet Surge Protector/Suppressor
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5 comments
Voytek M. Jarnot on January 24, 2010 at 3:01 am
Nice and sturdy metal case. Internals seem to be of high quality. I’d recommend this except for a glaring design flaw: the outlets are too close together to support more than two wall-warts. It seems that these days everything is powered by a wall wart – it’s ridiculous to design surge protectors that don’t support a full complement of wall warts.
Rafael Adrian Quevedo on January 24, 2010 at 3:11 am
I have not encountered any problems yet meaning surges or overloads but I know from the reviews that it will do its job and protect any devices connected to it.
D. J. Larson on January 24, 2010 at 4:23 am
I buy these for work because they are sturdy and very reliable. So reliable, I bought six of teh 8-outlet units for a computer cluster. This 4-outlet model I bought for home.
Jon Hardy on January 24, 2010 at 4:59 am
I have purchased several of these for work and home. They are excellent quality and hold up very well. I really like the metal housing. They mount on the wall very well if you have need to do so. The six foot cord is nice. A lot of surge protectors come with three or four foot cords now, which I dislike.
Super Dave on January 24, 2010 at 6:08 am
The price on this item might be considered cost prohibitive, especially if you are just looking for a power strip. Having a switch on a group of outlets is always handy, especially, if you don’t need them running all the time. The ‘Isobar’ series from Tripp Lite is a lot more than a power strip with a convenient switch. It is serious protection.
If you are looking for something to protect those electronic devices that are sensitive to power fluctuations, like faxes, computers, monitors, and printers, there are very few manufacturers that represent the kind of quality found with Tripp Lite. They are one of the few who represent the size of surge that they are able to supress, which is the only way you can tell the quality of the supressor. For this reason, Tripp Lite is a good choice, because you are purchasing more objectively, and not based on the company’s rep alone.
That’s why I picked this unit. I replaced an old power strip with this unit after my fax got fried in a lightning storm. It is true, faxes aren’t expensive units, but I wouldn’t consider them disposable. With this protection installed, I feel confident with whatever I’ve got plugged into it.
It might be a little expensive, but I don’t mind paying a little knowing that my electronics are safe.