Protect your sensitive electronic devices from power surges and spikes with the 8-Outlet Surge Protector with 6ft Cord. This 3390-joule surge suppressor features eight surge-protected outlets with sliding safety covers to provide premium power protection for your professional workstations laser printers broadband modems home theater systems and everyday household electronics. Equipped with a space-saving flat AC plug for enhanced flexibility. SURGE PROTECTION SAFETY If a surge protector ever becomes hot to the touch shut off the unit immediately. Never daisy-chain power strips to other power strips or extension cords Never allow a power strip to be exposed to a moist environment Avoid running too many high-energy consuming appliances through a single surge protector at once High-energy consuming electronics/appliances include window AC units space heaters refrigerators washers/dryers etc. Only one power strip should be plugged into a single two-outlet electrical socket Never cover a surge protector with carpet furniture or anything that would limit or prevent air circulation IMPORTANT: The protective components inside surge protectors that absorb over-voltage spikes will eventually wear out. Most estimates put the average lifespan of a surge protector from 3 to 5 years.