Customer reviews from tripplite.com
Tripp Lite - Isobar 8 Outlets Surge Suppressor
Average customer rating
4.9
(84 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 84 reviews
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98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Tripp Lite - Isobar 8 Outlets Surge Suppressor
Customer Rating
3
Excellent build quality. Cheap, flimsy-feeling power switch.
on June 17, 2018
Posted by: G Bunga
from Canada
Upon receiving the IsoBar8Ultra and removing it from its packaging I was immediately impressed with its heavy duty, industrial grade build quality. This also included the very substantial 12' AC power cord. I already knew it had the internal specifications to meet my needs. -A small quibble: I would have preferred that the rows of outlets were differently oriented, with all the ground pin inputs facing outward. - I was already thinking about ordering a second unit based on my very favorable first impression. But, when I plugged the unit into an AC outlet to confirm that the status lights were working, etc.. I discovered to my disappointment that the power/reset switch had a very flimsy, cheap feeling to it, as well as being somewhat loose and 'jiggly' in its cavity. It almost felt that if I turned the unit upside down, the switch would fall out. -In fairness, the switch worked as it was supposed to (and, no, it didn't fall out when I turned it over), but my initial enthusiasm was now overshadowed by the issue of the switch. I first thought that this might be a one-off that got past quality control, and that I would exchange it for another, hopefully with a more solid switch. But after speaking to someone who recently purchased this same product, I found they had a similar impression of the switch. I then read a number of user reviews online and I came to the conclusion that this is the way this product is now being made. I felt that the power switch would be very likely to fail sooner or later. Despite the warranty, I didn't want that aggravation, so without ever plugging anything into it, I returned the item and got a full refund. Unless there is something I don't know about this switch, - and that is certainly possible - I can't understand why a well-regarded company like Tripp Lite would make a fine, high quality product like the IsoBar8Ultra and compromise it with such an apparently sub-standard (yet important) part.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Protection for Amateur Radio and Computer Equipment
on October 1, 2014
Posted by: Tom
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
As others have said, Amateur Radio equipment generates and receives RF and that can cause problems with computer and other equipment. I have an isolated ground receptacle where I have an Isobar8 inline between that and my equipment. It keeps the RF out! I also use a Isobar4 with a standby generator which keeps the line clean of noise and harmonics when the power grid is down. A must have for absolute protection of your sensitive equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com
Customer Rating
5
look no further
on September 8, 2013
Posted by: Klezmer
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:No
I have two Isobar8ultras; one for my home theater and one for my amateur radio station, KC2YRJ. I have found them to be well-built, rugged and totally reliable. The isolated outputs keep plugged in devices from causing interference to each other. I have yet to experience RFI noise getting through to my equipment, which covers from 30 KHz to 450 MHz. If you are in the market for a unit of this size and power handling capacity, you need to look no further.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com
Posted by: Hank
from MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Built like a tank and has plenty of outlets for all my equipment, but I wish the outlets were more spread out or configured differently. With big wall wart plugs, it's not so easy fit everything into the power strip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com
Posted by: Walstib11
from USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Solid metal construction. Long cord. Well spaced oulets. Only complaint, i wish that several if not all outlets were rotated 90 degrees. Many plugs, my phone charger for example is wide and covers up an unused outlet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com
Posted by: Teddy
from State College PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have power surges and outages at my house so wanted good protection. Durable item. recommend metal housing. No issues with my computer, tv, phone etc. Offer a great warranty protection.
Pros: Great Protection, Warranty, Well Built / Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com
Posted by: Fed the Tech
from Santa Clarita, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the quality of this thing, feels and looks well made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com
Customer Rating
5
Great p
on October 25, 2017
Posted by: wyn50
from Honolulu,
It's great to extend outlets. Also a great warranty on this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tripplite.com