Quick tech specs
- Surge protection for workstations PCs telecom systems home electronics and other sensitive equipment
- 8-ft cord with space-saving right-angle plug
- Diagnostic LEDs confirm "protection present" (green) and "grounded" (red)
- Lifetime Tripp Lite Warranty -Tripp Lite is now a part of Eaton
- 12 outlets with integrated child safety covers
- Built-in RJ11 jacks prevent surges from damaging your modem/fax equipment
- Surge suppressor/ Surge strip/ power strip
Know your gear
Tripp Lite's TLP1208TEL offers economical AC surge suppression for protection of workstations, PCs, telecom systems, home electronics and other sensitive equipment. The TLP1208TEL features 12 outlets, an 8-ft. cord with a space-saving right-angle plug, and diagnostic LEDs to warn of suppressor damage. The unit has a surge suppression rating of 2160 joules to shield equipment from line noise and the strongest surges. Built-in RJ11 jacks prevent surges from damaging your modem/fax/phone equipment. $150,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA and Canada only)
PLUG/OUTLETS: Input: NEMA5-15P/Output: 12 NEMA5-15R/8-ft. AC line cord
ELECTRICAL: 120V AC, 50/60Hz, 15A (requires NEMA5-15R wall receptacle)
FORMAT: Corded multi-outlet strip with 4 transformer-spaced outlet
SUPPRESSION: AC: 150V RMS Clamping/2160 joules/330V L-G, 400V L-N, 400V N-G UL1449 3rd Edition
Applications
Ideal for home computers, TV/VCR/DVD players, stereos and other important electrical equipment
Package Includes
TLP1208TEL surge suppressor
6-ft. RJ11 telephone cord
Instruction manual with warranty information
PLUG/OUTLETS: Input: NEMA5-15P/Output: 12 NEMA5-15R/8-ft. AC line cord
ELECTRICAL: 120V AC, 50/60Hz, 15A (requires NEMA5-15R wall receptacle)
FORMAT: Corded multi-outlet strip with 4 transformer-spaced outlet
SUPPRESSION: AC: 150V RMS Clamping/2160 joules/330V L-G, 400V L-N, 400V N-G UL1449 3rd Edition
Applications
Ideal for home computers, TV/VCR/DVD players, stereos and other important electrical equipment
Package Includes
TLP1208TEL surge suppressor
6-ft. RJ11 telephone cord
Instruction manual with warranty information
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Tripp Lite Surge Protector Power Strip 12 Outlets 8ft Cord Tel/Modem 2160J is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aaron from
My Favorite Surge Protector
This is by far my favorite surge protector, mainly because the choice to have one half of the product be spaced out more tan the other more traditional half. I always have a free opening when I need to quickly plug something in, and with Tripp Lite's guarantee, I am always confident any expensive electronics plugged in are safe, even in storms.
Date published: 2020-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Elizabeth from
Reliable company, great features at a reasonable price
Always a great product, and a reasonable price. I just wish they offered the same level of protection without the "Tel" (or "Tel/Cable" on the similar model) for those of us who are cord-cutters but still want to protect our equipment. (Yes, I know there are higher-end Tripp Lites that would do it, but this form-factor works.) Support was great at walking me through the best option for my needs. And I LOVE the fact that it now tells me when it no longer protects, so I'm not either keeping one too long or throwing out a perfectly good one because it's 5-6 years old!
Date published: 2020-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Erich from
I would highly recommend this
I use this for my twitch streaming setup and its everything I was looking for.
Date published: 2020-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robert from
This is just what I needed!
Really great product for a media center! The 4 spaced outlets for larger AC adapters (wall wart) is a nice feature!
Date published: 2020-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Derek from
Great Surge Protector
Surge protector works as expected. Wider widths for transformers is perfect for my application, and the cord length is great for flexible placement. Product feels solid, and aesthetically helped make the cords around our television much more organized. I do not need the built-in RJ-11 protection; ethernet protection may be a prudent product upgrade in the future with fewer homes requiring home phone service.
Date published: 2020-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Patrick from
Gets the job done
So far so good. Great amount of plugs. Good protection. Nice packaging. It's what I needed and has accomplished it's mission
Date published: 2020-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dr Bubba from
Outstanding Surge Protector
An outstanding surge protector - plenty of plug-ins - love the sliding plug-in covers - the power cord is long enough to reach 99% of outlets - the actual protection is excellent - the price was just right. I have only two nits to pick: 1) the plug end of the power cord is oriented at an angle which makes plugging it into the wall awkward in some installations, and 2) the body of the unit is a bit wider than I would prefer, making it difficult to fit my wire management system. Idea: include small lugs with holes on the bottom edge so the unit can be secured with either screws or zip ties. Overall, I'd buy this again and recommend highly.
Date published: 2017-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Len from
Good product, fits my needs completly
Good product but initially it was hard to plug receptacle into the sockets.
Date published: 2015-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Esther seng from
Very well design for the plug and has plenty plugs.
Good item. I recommend it.
Date published: 2018-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ragingbull22 from
Quality product!
This is a quality product that I have been using with my high-end electronic equipment. Best surge protector on the market for the money.
Date published: 2015-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kent from
Protection or no power
I bought this for all my high end electronics. I love that if it cannot protect my equipment from a surge then it won't allow power through letting me know I need to purchase another one just like it.
Date published: 2018-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Printer Guy from
Great surge protector!
First thing is the plugs are tight! This is a good thing it insurures there is a good connection. Lots of plugs and reliability of Tripp lite!
Date published: 2018-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dlm from
great product
This is a great surge protector for those who need several out and have to deal with wall warts. I replaced two power strips and one extension cord with this one product.
Date published: 2013-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Roger from
This Product is perfect for Home Entertainment System
For years I have been trying to a perfect solution for my home audio video needs. This product has the perfect setup redardless of the type of power plugs.
Date published: 2017-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jay from
Works like a power strip should
Works like a solid power strip. If I end up using the surge protection I'll update this.
Date published: 2018-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Momh from
Great product.
Very pleased with it. Works well. Would purchase another one need too.
Date published: 2018-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tnbasketlover from
Great product
I bought this to use with our bed and the dual temp layers we recently got. Envisioned plugging in side table lamps and C-Pap machine
Date published: 2018-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
stcolt from
Works As Expected
This unit has performed as expected. It's reliable and gives me confidence that my equipment is protected.
Date published: 2015-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
redhat from
I would definitely buy again if needed
I used it in my living room and just the size for I use it for
Date published: 2018-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Paterico1 from
Great value and outlet design.
I've used a lot, but this one is packed with features and is large enough for all the odd size plugs.
Date published: 2017-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cruzj from
Works great!
I have a couple of networking devices connected to this. The cord for this is a good length at least 4 -5 ft. Simple lit switch to turn on/off. Comes with mounting screws to mount the surge protector if desired.
Date published: 2017-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alan from
I'll buy again...
I use this product in my garage for charging my tool batteries and for radio.
Date published: 2016-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lonewolf from
Very well pleased. Great product. Will use again.
Use for all computer components.
Date published: 2017-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ben from
Great high quality product.
Seems hard to find quality things these days but Tripp Lite is an exception. I purchased this along with 1 other product and was pleasantly suprised by the quality of the product and even the box/packaging of it. It has not let me down yet and I doubt it ever will.
Date published: 2018-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Traveler from
Great
Great surge protector, I have 2 in my office, that gives me plenty of outlets, & protection for my office equipment.
Date published: 2016-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tami from
i would buy this product again and highly recommend
I use this product on my computer, My engraver and my freeze Dryer
Date published: 2017-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Vick from
Excellent product! Will buy again!
This is great and I can plug all my tv/video equipment into it and have the protection I need for it all with the guarantee that comes with it. No matter the size of the plug it fits. Everything in one spot with no extra drop cords. I love it and will buy another when the need arises.
Date published: 2017-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JML from
Excellent product, well designed.
Very pleased with the layout design!
Date published: 2017-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian the OM from
The best compact power-distribution unit available
Our home entertainment center equipment ran out of electric outlets. The Tripp 12-outlet unit is the best COMPACT answer I found on the internet, and at a reasonable price. I'm using this plus a bunch of 12-inch power extension cords to connect all the big-footprint power supplies to the Tripp. The power protection is fine, but capacity was my issue.
Date published: 2016-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
pmz from
So far so good
Just purchased in the last month because we kept having power surges in our neighborhood. One finally blew out one of our computers and our previous suppressor. No problems so far. Don't know what is up with the neighborhood, but glad I have this to protect our data
Date published: 2017-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MamaDoc from
Excellent product
I am using this product for one of my computer setups, and run my ethernet over Powerline adapters through here to asist in protecting my system. No lags. No false breaks.
Date published: 2016-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mark from
the surge protector gave me the outlets and protection that
I use it under my work station were I need electric for a computer, monitor, external speakers and amplifier, an additional 70 inch monitor hanging behind me
Date published: 2017-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Donald from
Best of Both worlds.
Awesome product, great price and protects my computer, TV, DVD/VCR combo units.
This unit met my needs and provides me the peace pf mind that I need, knowing that my equipment is securely protected from voltage spikes, which are getting too frequent lately because of the weather and other uncontrollable issues. Thanks Tripp-Lite for saving my electronic toys.
Date published: 2013-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alex from
Good mix of transformer outlets and regular outlets
I power my home office off of this. It's well built and I like the attention to detail like the sliding protection covers.
Date published: 2019-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Machinehead from
Hands down best surge protector on the market. Buy it!!
This is the best surge protector on the planet. I used it in a AV installation with a Tripp Lite 8ru cabinet - and its simply the best. The spacing of the outlets on one side allows multiple power brick to be plugged in - as well. 12 outlets and a 90 degree plug with easy mount holes on back makes this one the best. All Tripp Lite products are superior to the competition as it's nothing but Tripp Lite products for me and all my installs.
Date published: 2018-03-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mckenna797 from
would buy again
I use this with my video equipment and it accomadates my equipment with the over size plugs
Date published: 2017-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Blues Man from
Great Surge Protector
This is a great surge protector, I have two in my office, that gives me plenty of outlets & protects all of my equipment, I would definitely recommend it.
Date published: 2016-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DeskDog from
Nice! Thoughtful design to plug in all adapters is great.
Telephone option is good.
Date published: 2017-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matthew from
Happy with this product
I have several electronic items that I want to protect in case of electrical storms (that are frequent in Florida). The Tripp Lite surge protector gives me confidence that I accomplished this.
Date published: 2019-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Christopher from
Totally worth the price for what you get!
I bought two of these, one for my entertainment center and one for my PC set up. It looks good, has good spacing so I can fit all my plugs in it. My last surge protector didnt have any indicator lights and I love that this one does!
Date published: 2021-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian from
So far so good
Love the flat outlet plug, spacing & number of outlets. Still early but warranty provides peace of mind for thousands of $$ in entertainment devices.
Date published: 2021-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MARVIN from
I just bought another one.
It was just what I wanted.
Date published: 2021-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
David from
Great Design
Exactly what I was looking for when upgrading my home theatre.
Date published: 2020-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Frances from
I would buy this product again and highly recommend it to my
What a fantastic product! My TLP1208TEL surge protector more than serves my needs. It makes me feel confident that my technologies are all protected.
Date published: 2020-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kim from
This product is great for my computer!
I use this product for my work computer and printer at home. I wanted an outlet that would protect all the equipment and have enough outlets. This works great for that application.
Date published: 2021-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Roger from
Well made power surge strip
Normal power surge strip. Seems good quality. Bought since it will cut off power once its protection wears out.
Date published: 2021-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jane from
Tripplite protects
We bought 2 of these Tripplite surge protectors — easy to install and confident they will provide protection needed during summer storms.
Date published: 2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
null from
Just right.
Tripp Lite got it right. This surge protector was designed exactly the way we needed it. It has the ability for 4 class 2 transformers, and 8 normal outlets. It is a sturdy build nice strong cable.
Date published: 2021-05-26T17:24:39-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Raymond from
NO BETTER PROTECTION!
This is the safe connection point for my home workshop CNC machine and its host computer. I would trust no other product than Tripp-Lite to protect my investment. You can trust them too!
Date published: 2021-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nicholas from
Would recommend
I feel a lot safer knowing my Xbox, laptop, and desktop are all plugged into this tripp-lite surge protector. The spaced outlets work with all my large powerbricks and the status lights aren't intrusive. The angled wall plug makes it fit nicely behind my desk
Date published: 2022-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
James from
Good sized unit that can handle multiple cords
Handles multiple cords and easily fits behind our credenza. It also has optional wall mount.
Date published: 2022-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dennis from
Good product
Really like the larger spacing to plug in transformers. That's mainly why I bought this model. Good quality and prompt shipping.
Date published: 2022-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
James from
Someone else's loss may have just saved my equipment
My son just lost his 65" TV to a lightning surge using a competitors protector, so I looked around and found I had a NAS, router, dock, monitor, and 2 printers that were unprotected. I have three other Tipp Lite protectors, and after comparing the warranty and level of protection I chose this 12-outlet with room for transformer blocks. I now have all my home computer and entertainment equipment protected by Tripp Lite.
Date published: 2023-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Emmanuel from
Product has a good pog:cringe ratio
Just wanted a plug thing that makes me feel safe
Date published: 2022-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Emery from
Surge protector
Works very well. Came guick and set up easy. Registraton was easy.
Date published: 2023-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kenneth from
Complete Confidence
I have two other Tripp Lite surge protectors, bought many years ago. Nary a problem, especially when we went thru the big freeze, in TX, in Feb. 2021. Electricity cutting on and off for days. Circuit breakers cutting on and off. None of my electronics suffered any damage. Love the new one that has 12 outlets. Saves me from buying another as most of my entertainment electronics are in same area and have to only use one outlet now.
Date published: 2023-09-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Deanna from
Yes
I use it for multi plug ins for sewing accessories, printer, computer etc. The only problem is with it being black and the off/on button is in a place for me to see. I'm 85 yrs. old. I need to turn off and on as I have LED trees plug into it.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SHELLEY from
Great design
I use it I. My office to plug in several things. The huge plugs take up two spaces but the design makes it easier to access
Date published: 2024-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matthew from
I have purchased these in the past.
I'm using this as a surge protector for my 65" Sony TV, Nvidia Shield and my wireless mesh node. If we get a large surge, this will burn up and my electronics won't. I had issues in the past living where there was lots of lightning. Had other Tripp LIte surge strips work as expected. The strip burns up but my electronics survive. The warranty is worth the price. It has plenty of plugs for devices. I don't have a lot of devices but if you do this will work well. The Tel/Modem ports I don't use in my current setup. In the past, these devices have worked great and saved my modem during a lightning storm.
For the cost, this is a good surge protector for the money.
Date published: 2024-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aaron from
A Must Have for Home Theaters!
We use this product, behind our media station, in our home theater. Tripp Lite gives me the peace of mind that $10,000 of theater equipment is adequately protected, here in South Florida with the occasion black outs and sever thunderstorms.
Date published: 2023-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sarah from
Ideal design for components
This is exactly what I needed - trustworthy protection and the right amount of the right kinds of sockets. This hub has enough space for my switch, modem, gateway, access point, hue bridge, and all the little home automation hubs modern life has tossed at me. The wider sockets are great for the pesky ac adapter that don't play nice. I love the plug covers that protect the socket from dust and debris. I'm going to order another one for my PC system.
Date published: 2022-09-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jessica from
Perfect surge protector
Great price and exactly what we were looking for in a surge protector.
Date published: 2022-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
William from
Problem Solved
This is the second Tripp surge protector that I purchased in order to set up another wifi at another location, after the first one successfully protected a sensitive wireless modem from having to be replaced because of power surges. Three years ago, after two modems fried in one week, a savvy tech person advised me to get a surge protector for the incoming phone line, and my third modem has lasted three years so far.
Date published: 2022-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Peter from
Super product
Well constructed, plenty of inputs for electrical plugs well-made reliable name excellent warranty.
Date published: 2022-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jon from
Exactly as described.
Wirecutter recommended. So far, so good.
Date published: 2022-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ron from
I would recommend
Entertainment center and Home office use quality seems good and plenty of outlets. I already own other tripp-lite products that entised me to purchase this style, joules and voltage clamping were what I was looking for.
Date published: 2022-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lewis from
Built on a reputation of having great products.
I purchased two of these to protect my high end electronics, based on TrippLites history of putting out excellent products.
Date published: 2021-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Darryl from
Protection for home entertainment system
Bought for my home entertainment system. Great to have all devices centrally powered and protected!
Date published: 2021-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steve from
Power Play for prime time
This power block/surge protector has delivered on all my expectations, and then some.
I have this hooked up to my standup desk, dual monitors, laptop, lamp and phone charger.
It is reliable and stable.
I do recommend this product, I'm glad I bought it and would buy it again.
Date published: 2021-11-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michael from
Great value at $35 for number of outlets and convenience.
I read alot of reviews and did some research and read that this was a trust worthy brandt; you want to buy a durable surge protector and not cheap out. Other than the green/red light lights that are on, the surge protector works great under my desk!
Date published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JOSEPH from
WORKS GREAT !
GREAT PRODUCT !
Date published: 2021-07-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Daniel from
Working fine so far.
I like the spacing on the outlets. Everything fine so far.
Date published: 2021-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Daniel from
Good product and good service
Lightning-fast service from the company! And so far the protection has been doing the trick, we're still on line.
Date published: 2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
john from
YES i RECOMMOND THIS
ANYTHING THAT HAS A ELECTRICAL PLUG SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLUGGED INTO A TRIPP-LITE!
Date published: 2021-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Daniel from
I would buy again
My tv and sound are plugged in
Excellent Item
Date published: 2021-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Roland from
I would buy this product again
I use this product to protect my various electronics in my living room
Date published: 2020-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Petar from
Have only had it for a month but works perfectly and feels w
Have only had it for a month but works perfectly and feels well made.
Date published: 2020-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Vivian from
why didn't i buy this sooner
i was able to replace two regular power strips with this single tripp lite. the outlets for the power bricks are great and enable you to really use all of the ports.
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
William from
Fantastic product at great price
Used for all sensitive home electronics including computer and routers and peripherals.
Date published: 2020-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Diego from
$3000 saved by a $40 device!
Between the seasonal lightening strikes and an old fuse box not tripping right away, these surge protectors saved our computer, TV and home theater receiver. Press F to pay respect for our fallen surge protectors.
Date published: 2019-11-04T00:00:00-05:00