Product information

Product Dimensions	2.8 x 4.4 x 16.25 inches
Item Weight	1.9 pounds
Manufacturer	Belkin
Language	English
ASIN	B001GQ2W6W
Item model number	BG108000-04
Customer Reviews	(139) 3.1 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	January 2, 2007

Feedback

Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

Product Description

Don't standby. Conserve. Conserve energy-saving surge protector with remote switch makes it simple to eliminate wasteful standby power, helping you reduce energy consumption, save on energy bills, and lower your overall impact on the environment. Save energy, save money...conveniently. Conserves one-touch remote switch easily powers off up to six (6) devices plugged into its Remote Switched Outlets, while two (2) Always On outlets let you keep devices such as your answering machine or router constantly powered.

From the Manufacturer

Going green has never been easier. With the Belkin 8-Outlet Conserve Surge Protector, you can eliminate the wasteful standby power that many of your home appliances generate, lowering your overall energy consumption and saving you money on energy costs. Featuring a convenient remote control, the Conserve Surge Protector gives you the option of completely shutting off devices that consume standby power without having to reach behind furniture or beneath desks.

.caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } The Belkin Conserve Surge Protector:

Makes it easy to eliminate "Phantom Power" waste.
Includes a wireless remote control that makes turning off electronics and appliances as easy as turning off the lights.
Features six switchable outlets and two always-on outlets.
Is backed by a lifetime product and $100,000 connected equipment warranty.

With the Conserve, you'll easily reduce power consumption and save on energy costs. View larger.

Turning off electronics on standby power is easy as turning off lights. Going Green is Good for Your Wallet and the Environment
Standby power--also known as "phantom power"--is the energy that devices consume while they are still plugged into a power outlet, even while the device is turned off. This wasteful "phantom power" is generated by TVs, computers, computer accessories, battery chargers, and many other electronic devices.
Although the devices are not actually doing anything, they are still sipping energy. And not just minuscule amounts--the California Energy Commission estimates that as much as 15% of household electricity use can be attributed to standby power loss!
With the costs of energy high, both in dollars and environmental impact, it's in our best interests to conserve whenever possible. And with the Belkin Conserve Surge Protector, being green has never been easier, so now you have no excuse for wasting energy.
The Conserve Surge Protector features a remote control with a range of up to 60 feet and a convenient wall mount. By mounting the remote near your light switch, powering down the devices connected to your surge protector is as simple as turning off the lights as you leave the room. You can also detach the remote and keep it anywhere that's convenient, such as on a desktop or coffee table.
The remote also features adjustable channels, which means that you can control multiple Conserves in different rooms without interference. It also means you can control up to several surge protectors with a single remote to really maximize your energy savings. You'll be rewarded with both a lower utility bill and a smaller carbon footprint.
Eight Versatile Surge-Protected Outlets
The Conserve offers a total of eight surge-protected outlets, six of which are "switchable" and two that are "always-on." This means that you can connect up to six devices that can be controlled by the remote, and two devices that will always stay on. The "always-on" outlets are useful for devices that require a constant flow of energy, such as routers, alarm clocks, cable modems, or DVRs.
Smart Space-Saving Design
The Conserve Surge Protector features a slim design that saves space. The six switchable outlets are clearly separated from the two always-on outlets to prevent any mix up. A sliding safety cover on every outlet provides an additional measure of protection, and a cable management system keeps cords neat and organized. LED lights let you know when the surge protection is active and if there's a faulty ground.
Each of the outlets is surge protected to a maximum spike current of 72,000A. The Belkin Conserve Surge Protector is backed by a lifetime product warranty and a $100,000 connected equipment warranty.
What's in the Box
8-outlet surge protector, wireless remote switch with wall-mount.

Customer reviews

139 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Customers say

Customers find the surge protector works well and appreciate its energy-saving features, with one customer noting it reduces standby power usage to near 0 watts. Moreover, the product is easy to set up and use, with multiple units controlled by one switch, and customers consider it a great value. However, the remote control functionality receives mixed feedback - while some find it convenient, others report issues with the remote not working.

Select to learn more

Functionality Energy saving Quality Convenience Switch functionality Ease of setup Money saving Remote control

75 customers mention "Functionality"55 positive20 negative

Customers find that the surge protector works like a charm, with one customer noting it operates like a latching light switch.

"...Easy to set up and works great!" Read more

"Works well and it really saves electricity!..." Read more

"This product was great for the first 2 months, then it stopped working. We changed the battery, changed the channels, still not working...." Read more

"...It works like a charm!..." Read more

30 customers mention "Energy saving"30 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the surge strip's energy-saving features, with one customer reporting that power usage dropped to near 0 watts, while another notes it helps reduce standby power consumption.

"...the Belkin Surge Strip actually saves electricity in a social engineering sort of way...." Read more

"Great surge protector/energy saver..." Read more

"...I did notice a slightly lower electric bill due to using these, and the addition of 2 always on outlets is good for items you don’t want to cut..." Read more

"...I think it is important all of us do what we can to conserve energy and it makes me feel good to know I am saving money as well." Read more

29 customers mention "Quality"27 positive2 negative

Customers find the surge protector to be a great product, with one customer specifically praising its radio-controlled features.

"Great product. Easy set up and the remote works well even when mounted on the wall in an adjoining room to where the strip is located...." Read more

"A good product that helps conserve energy...." Read more

"...This power strip is great because now I can just leave those couple items plugged in while still saving power on all the other junk we have plugged..." Read more

"...and cons of power filters here but will say the radio controlled surge protectors are awesome,..." Read more

27 customers mention "Convenience"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the power strip convenient, with one mentioning it works well for custom electronics installations and another noting it's useful for modem and router devices.

"...one fails, i might still purchase another - i find these to be very convenient...." Read more

"A Money Saving, Convenient, No-Brainer of a Purchase..." Read more

"...is located where it is most convenient and the surge protector is where it is most convenient. The 1 strip replaced 3 surge protectors." Read more

"...This product is great because it's the surge protector I needed and also has this cool ON/OFF switch to keep the vampires OFF...." Read more

24 customers mention "Switch functionality"20 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the power strip's switch functionality, which allows multiple units to be controlled with one switch and can be conveniently turned off.

"...And then there's the always-on switches, so we were able to plug our cell phones in to the same strip. Again, preventing the need to get out of bed...." Read more

"We are very happy with this Belkin BG108000-04 surge strip. Convenient of turning it off and on with separate remote and save energy and protect the..." Read more

"...Belkin Conserve power strip comes in, offering a convenient way to turn your power strips off with a remote switch that you can mount on top of your..." Read more

"...It functions as advertised and allows me to switch off all the electronic components from the remote that sits beside the light switches as I exit..." Read more

19 customers mention "Ease of setup"18 positive1 negative

Customers find the surge protector easy to set up, describing it as plug and play, with one customer noting it's simple enough for their wife to use.

"...The product was easy to set up it fit nicely behind my entertainment center...." Read more

"Easy to use works great for TV's VCR's and DVD players. Has constant power for cable boxes." Read more

"...Here it is. Easy to use surge protector that actually turns off the power to those items that constantly drain electricity, even when "off"..." Read more

"...of the device being akin to a light switch, it's as easy as walking out of a room and turning the light off to turn off the power to your devices." Read more

15 customers mention "Money saving"13 positive2 negative

Customers find the surge protector to be a money saver, with one mentioning their electric bill decreased by about $6.

"...It just works. I've seen a drop in the electric bill after just two weeks of using the surge strip with the TV and associated..." Read more

"...Green" has a degree of motivational leverage in that it saves people and businesses money...." Read more

"...The first month we had the power strip I saw the electric bill come down about $6...." Read more

"This product saves money and energy .We use it by our TV and plug the WII,surrond sound,and the PS3 into it so their not on until we have to use..." Read more

40 customers mention "Remote control"21 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the power strip's remote control: while some find it convenient, others report that it wouldn't work and couldn't be turned back on.

"Great product. Easy set up and the remote works well even when mounted on the wall in an adjoining room to where the strip is located...." Read more

"Th remote stopped working with product about a year after we purchased it. Besides that huge flaw with product, it does what it is supposed to...." Read more

"...Very important is that the Remote will turn the power strip on/off with requiring direct line of sight between the remote switch and the power strip..." Read more

"...The next day the remote switch stopped working all together. It wouldn't turn the unit on or off. I checked batteries and everything...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.

L. Saechao
failed after less than 2 months
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2011
Verified Purchase

i purchased this on december 2010 and by february 2011, the remote failed. the surge protector still works, so it's not completely useless but the product's best feature no longer works. i purchased the updated model (Conserve Switch F7C01008q Energy-Saving Surge with Remote) on february 2011 and the new one continues to work very well. i'm very disappointed with the quality of the first one but i really like the concept (obviously, or i wouldnt have purchased another).
overall, setup was fairly straightforward - six remote-controlled outlets and two outlets that are always on. i tried to be very gentle when hitting the switch on and off but still no luck in the end.
if the second one fails, i might still purchase another - i find these to be very convenient. i have my television, ps3, surround sound, cable box, logitech remote charger all hooked up to the remote-controlled outlets. whenever i walk out the room, the surge switch is located right under my room lights - awesome.
i'd wouldnt recommend this version but i highly recommend the updated version (Conserve Switch F7C01008q Energy-Saving Surge with Remote) and onward.

Read more

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
M. Toyama
Removes mental "barriers," promotes energy saving
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2010
Verified Purchase
Over the last few years, the Green movement has swept across the United States. While people may be skeptical of the existence of anthropomorphic climate change or of the finiteness of oil, there is no doubt that "going Green" has a degree of motivational leverage in that it saves people and businesses money. Regardless of whether the source of the Green movement's newfound impetus is moral or savings-driven, products like these have seen a steady climb in popularity.

As a recent student of psychology, one important lesson that I've learned, and that you should realize, is that the level of wastefulness in the United States can be attributed to not one source, but millions of tiny sources: the sum of millions of citizens' everyday actions. Influencing these actions on a behavioral level can have a profound effect on, for example, the total power consumption within a town, city, or country.

Here's where products such as the Belkin Conserve Energy Saving Surge Strip play an important role. It's common sense, as well as supported by psychological study, that making energy-saving actions more accessible increases their frequency. Before buying this product, I had to climb under my desk to switch the power switch on my old power switch. On a number of occasions, I didn't want to bother because this is a pain, especially when I'm in a rush. Sounds silly, right? A mere two seconds and a few calories burned were "too much," leading to an aversion that stopped me from turning off the strip.

The Belkin Energy Saving Surge Strip makes it easy, quick, and painless to cut power to my devices. As I try to do in my reviews, I'd like to give you a brief profile of my use of this product. It helps with perspective.

Devices connected:
- Custom-built PC with a 460W power supply: AMD Phenom II 555 3.2 GHZ, 4 GB 1600 DDR3, etc.
- Two 19" LCD widescreen monitors
- Xbox 360
- Toaster style HDD dock
- Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers

When are these devices in use?
- Weekdays: 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
- Weekends: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
- Never in use while I'm sleeping or at work, unless I'm running something on my PC (rare)

I don't know a whole lot about power and electricity, but I'm confident that the PC, Xbox 360, monitors, and speakers likely draw a decent amount of power in standby. The 360 alone would lead me to cut power to it while I'm sleeping or at work.

Using the Belkin Energy Saving Surge Strip has been relatively unproblematic for me. I used the mounting piece to place the wireless switch right next to my light switch so that when I leave for work in the morning or go to sleep at night, I switch it off with my light switch. The switch is roughly 10' from the surge protector in this position, and it successfully switches the device around 99% of the time. I have had two or three occurrences where the switch would not power on/off the surge protector. Being a photographer, I use radio remotes to trigger flashes, and for the price of this unit that's a pretty good hit percentage.

I haven't had many problems with the surge protector itself, since most of my devices don't have huge converters or the like on the plugs. You may have problems with large plugs blocking adjacent outlets. The picture depicting in the unit accurately depicts the outlet spacing, so you can make your judgment based on that.
That's about it. I hope I didn't ramble too much. In summary (with a couple brief additions)...

PROS:
+ Promotes energy-saving behavior by making the surge protector switch accessible
+ Remote has a high success rate triggering the surge protector from 10 feet away
+ Mounting hardware quick and painless, allows remote to be mounted next to other switches
+ Remote switch can be removed from its mount-able "housing"

CONS:
- Not cheap, but it has features to back up the price
- Remote switch is a little big and clunky, must apply a decent amount force to switch it

---
Update: October 17, 2010.

It's been a little over 6 months since I wrote the original writeup of Belkin's Conserve Surge Strip. Nothing much has changed. I did figure out what causes the wireless switch to fail to trigger the power strip. When you press the switch, the piece of plastic that moves will make a clicking sound as it moves into its depressed state. Every now and then, that clicking sound will occur without the plastic actually triggering whatever button is underneath it that sends the signal to turn the strip on or off. To trigger the strip, you just push down on the switch again until it shuts off/on the strip.

Another thing to note: I think I may have broken my Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers using this strip. I had been cutting the speakers' power without shutting them off properly, and I don't think they liked that. The other day, they just stopped working. They turn on and all that but they will not produce sound from any input. I cannot say there's a causal relationship here, but just be careful what type of devices (and the way in which you shut them off) you use with the strip.

Read more

6 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Bo
Works, but not all the time
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2011
Verified Purchase
I've owned this power strip for around 5 months now. The power strip works great - no complaints there.

What I am concerned about is the remote control. Maybe I got a dud, but the mechanical construction of the remote control is pretty poor. It was easy for the remote to come apart at the seams. The rocker switch for the remote is also not a feat of engineering - it takes quite a bit of force to press the switch down, and even then you might not be pushing the actual transmitter switch.

The remote also takes a A23 battery (12V), which is provided in the packaging. For me, this battery lasted about 2 months before replacement. It was hard to tell when the battery needed to be replaced, though, because even though the switch wasn't working, the LEDs that light up when you press the switch still turn on. So I thought the remote's RF transmitter or controller broke before I figured out it was the battery.

Finally, sometimes you need to press the switch multiple times before the power strip picks up the signal.

Definitely not the easiest-to-use device and I might not recommend to a friend, but after figuring out the quirks of the remote I'm OK with mine.

Read more

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Amazon Customer
Works well and it really saves electricity!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2009
Verified Purchase
I have a guest room that I rarely use but that is full of electronics that consume power even while on standby (most electronics nowadays never really go off). I saw a significant drop in my electricity usage in my next bill. I was so impressed I purchased another one and I'm looking for places to put more of them. By the way, you can set them on different channels so they work independently or on the same channel so no matter what control you it will cut the power to all selected appliances.

Bear in mind that the product only works with included RF remote. The RF provides excellent coverage even without a line of sight but I think than an optional remote infrared eye would greatly increase the usability and value of the product. This will allow users to program their remote control to turn the power on and off automatically as they use their appliances. This will result not only on greater convenience (I often forget to flick the switch on before attempting to use the tv remote) but also will result in greater energy savings (as you will use it always instead of just at night or before going to work). Despite my minor quibbles I highly recommend this product.

Read more

8 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report

Sorry, there was a problem.

Sorry, there was a problem.

Image Unavailable

Belkin BG108000-04 Conserve Energy-Saving Surge Strip

Product voltage: 125

Product information

Feedback

Where did you see a lower price?

Product Videos

Product Description

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Customer reviews

Customers say

Select to learn more

Images in this review

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.

2.0 out of 5 stars failed after less than 2 months

5.0 out of 5 stars Removes mental "barriers," promotes energy saving

3.0 out of 5 stars Works, but not all the time

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well and it really saves electricity!

failed after less than 2 months

Removes mental "barriers," promotes energy saving

Works, but not all the time

Works well and it really saves electricity!