Belkin Concealed Surge Protector

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 63 x 4.3 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HPX4AQ
• Item model number: BZ111234-10
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Size: 10 feet

From the Manufacturer

The Belkin Concealed Surge Protector offers an innovative, effective way to control the cords that power workstations or media centers while protecting the valuable devices at their centers. Featuring 11 outlets that protect against surges and spikes in the electrical supply, plus protection for RJ11, coax, and Ethernet cables, this surge protector delivers peace of mind for tech-savvy users.

Concealed Surge Protector At a Glance: Unique folding design organizes cables and looks clean 11 AC outlets (6 regular, 4 BlockSpace, 1 convenience) RJ11 phone, fax, and modem protection (1-in, 2-out) Coaxial cable and Ethernet protection (1-in, 1-out each) Lifetime Product and $300,000 Connected Equipment Warranties

With a concealed surge protector, you won't have to crawl under the desk and hassle with loose plugs. View larger.

Unique fold-open design lets you plug cords in and thread them out in the same direction.

Unique Design Conceals Plugs and Keeps Cables Organized
Computer rooms, offices, workstations, and media centers often fall prey to cord clutter and the frustration that comes along with it, but this concealed surge protector offers a simple way to keep cables organized. A unique fold-open design lets you plug cords in and thread them out in the same direction. It also keeps cords secure in their sockets, so you'll never have to crawl under the desk and wiggle plugs into place again.

This Concealed Surge Protector also features an unobtrusive white finish. Its 10-foot cord and compact design make it easy to hide in an out-of-the-way place, while its clean lines mean that you don't have to feel bad about keeping it out in the open. And, because it folds shut, its outlets are inaccessible to kids and pets.

11 Protected Outlets Safeguard Computers, Appliances, and Electronics
This Belkin surge protector grounds AC power through 11 surge-protected outlets to keep your computer, stereo, big screen, and other valuable devices from being damaged by unexpected electrical events like lightning strikes or the routine spikes and surges caused by our ever-changing demands for electrical current. This surge protector is rated to handle 4260 Joules.

For maximum versatility, its design includes six regular outlets, four BlockSpace outlets that can handle oversized charger plugs, and one convenience outlet.

Full Protection for Phone Lines, Ethernet Cables, and Coax Cables
Protected pass-through points for Internet and AV lines are a critical part of keeping your expensive electronic gear safe, since surges over these lines are just as dangerous and damaging as surges over electrical lines. That's why the Belkin Concealed Surge Protector offers one RJ11-in plug and two RJ11-out plugs for phone, fax, and modem protection. It also provides protection for both coaxial cables and Ethernet cables with one-in and one-out each.

Why would I need a surge protector with coaxial connections? Electrical surges can also enter your home or office through the cable lines. A surge protector with coax-cable protection offers critical protection for audio and video equipment and ensures maximum conductivity, secure connections, and overall better picture and sound. Why is it important to protect my telephone or Ethernet line? Surges can enter your home or office through telephone lines to harm and even destroy sensitive electronic devices, including your computer. Using a surge protector with telephone or Ethernet protection is the only way to properly ensure the safety of your telecommunications devices against electrical disturbances.

About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater-with our PureAV line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories-and many more categories. Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe-in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others-and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong.

The Belkin Concealed Surge Protector is backed by a lifetime warranty and a $300,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.

What's in the Box
Concealed Surge Protector, warranty card, and user's guide.

Conceal	Connected Equipment Warranty	Number of Outlets	Joule Rating	Network Protection	Phone Line Protection	Coax Protection	Power Safety Shut Down	Overload Protection	Cord Length	Warranty
Concealed	$300,000	11	4260	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	10'	Lifetime
Compact	$200,000	8	3195	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	6'	Lifetime
Mini Concealed	$100,000	7	2065	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	6'	Lifetime

Product Description

Belkin Concealed 11-Outlets Surge Suppressor BZ11123410 Surge Suppressors

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good concept / cheap construction, May 22, 2007

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C. Weber "Let the truth be known" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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I like the idea, but my two year old broke the thing 2 seconds out of the box. The tiny (and I mean tiny) little plastic hinges holding the door on don't stand a chance. On top of that, the plastic hinge that's supposed to hold the door closed doesn't have any strength, and my bundle of cords kept popping it open. I bought two of them so had an extra. Needless to say I'm keeping the thing now that I have it. It's a good idea, and mostly works, but could definitely use some stronger binding pieces.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, but flimsy with enormous cord, April 23, 2008

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E. J. Bezdek (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I love the concept of this product, but in practice it's proven to be wanting in a few ways.

First, as others have noted, the construction is rather flimsy. So far, for me, this hasn't proven to be a deal breaker, but I could see it being a problem in the future.

Second, and to me, the larger issue, is the length of the cord on the unit itself. As the model number indicates (BZ111234-10) if you know what to look for, there is a 10 FOOT CORD meant to connect the unit to the wall outlet. I don't know who needs a 10 foot cord for their surge protector, but apparently none of the people whose setups appear in Belkin's product photographs. From the promotional photos, you'd get the impression that a short, 3 foot cord connects the surge protector to the wall. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. And since the entire purpose of this product is to CONCEAL the cords, it is decidedly inconvenient to have a huge 10 foot cord hanging off the unit when all you want to do is put it under your desk next to a power outlet.

At the least, Belkin could redesign the product to allow you to spool up the power cord to keep it neatly out of the way. They also seem to have recognized the error of their ways, as the model of the Concealed Surge Protector advertised on their site is BZ111200-06 and has only a 6 foot cord. (Interestingly, they also now have a Small Concealed Surge Protector which is a bit smaller than this model.)

With a bit sturdier construction, and a spool allowing the excess power cord to be stored neatly, this would be a great little product. As it stands, I must give it a qualified recommendation.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hides items nicely - but with some minor oversights, July 22, 2007

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B. Francis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Concealed Surge Protector (Electronics)

This item has done a number on the mess I had around my entertainment center; it does conceal the electrical cords (as advertised), but the tabs are a bit on the weak side. I also wish they would have made the cover a little bit deeper; I have some pressure on my plug from the TV set (Toshiba), though it does manage to close OK. My replacement plug from my original XBox also does not fit in the large capacity area due to the small area allowed to plug in the larger plugs (xbox plug is too long to fit properly), however it does plug into the 11th outlet (outside the concealed area) just fine. It did the job I wanted, but not in a lavish style. Oh, also I'm a bit bummed that it didn't included surge protection for 2 separate coaxial cables (have TIVO, uses 2 tuners, this only has 1 so I am still using the old surge protector this was supposed to replace just to ground the cables out). It is a good product, just not "outstanding".

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