Tripp Lite ISOBLOK2-0 2-Outlet Isobar Premium Surge Protector 1410 Joules

by Tripp Lite

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 4 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000510R4
• Item model number: IBLOK2-0
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Tripp Lite Lite Isobar ISOBLOK2-0 2 Outlets Surge Suppressor ISOBLOK2-0 Surge Suppressors

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surge protector, January 9, 2007

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MightyMite (Ham Lake, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tripp Lite ISOBLOK2-0 2-Outlet Isobar Premium Surge Protector 1410 Joules (Electronics)

The problems that I had before its use included glitches from power spikes. The product now cleaned up the power to my equipment and I no longer have any power related problems. It is kind of clunky, though, as the thing sticks out so far, but it is held fast using the center screw. I recommend, now, going with the corded model quad; much better.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best for vertical flush wall jacks, August 5, 2011

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Tech Reader - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tripp Lite ISOBLOK2-0 2-Outlet Isobar Premium Surge Protector 1410 Joules (Electronics)

This review is being written on Amazon.com 8/6/2011 for the Tripp Lite ISOBLOK2-0 surge protector.

Pro's: metal enclosure, low clamping voltage, high joule rating

Con's: unusual mounting method, bulky, best for vertical outlets


I've used other Tripp-Lite surge protecgtors for many years.

Mounting:
The manufacturer picture does not make it clear how this unit mounts to the wall outlet. As other reviewers have pointed out, the plug on the back of this box is not centered. The box plugs into one of the outlets in a standard wall jack, and the other wall jack outlet is not covered, depending on which outlet you use. The wall cover stays in place, so the surge protector does not mount flush with the wall. A rubber bumper helps keep the box fairly level with the wall. However, the unit still wobbles. The protector is best used on a flush mounted wall jack that is oriented vertically with the protector plugged into the bottom jack. Other outlets, such as horizontal or ceiling mounted jacks (example for a garage door opener), or surface jacks found in some utility areas, wouldn't be the best application. A small bracket helps keep the surge protector in place by attaching to the switch plate cover. However, even with the bracket in place, the surge protector can be removed from the wall jack.

Specifications:
The joule rating (larger is better) is excellent for a small surge protector. The clamping voltage (lower is better) is similarly excellent. The LED indicators for protection present and wiring check are bright and easy to see and interpret.

Other:

A paper sticker on the side of the surge projector states "made in China". Previous other Tripp-Lite model protectors I have purchased were made in USA.

Summary:

The specifications of this protector and reputation of Tripp-Lite for surge protectors make this purchase worth it for me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to corded surge protectors, January 1, 2011

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David (Southern California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tripp Lite ISOBLOK2-0 2-Outlet Isobar Premium Surge Protector 1410 Joules (Electronics)

I use corded surge protectors as well, but I like using this behind my TV/DVD/Cable boxes. I don't need the extra length of an extension cord, so this arrangement keeps everything off the floor. You only need to plug this in to one outlet in your wall, so you can use the bottom outlet for surge protection and still have the top wall outlet for a lamp or whatever. The surge protection has performed well so far. It does have sort of an industrial look (though less so than the black 1410 Joules version), which can be a plus or minus depending on your personal preference.