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CyberPower 8-Port Surge Protector with 2x USB Charging Ports $25 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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CyberPower 8-Port Surge Protector with 2x USB Charging Ports $25 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
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DigitalAnalog on 30/07/2024 - 15:20 centrecom.com.au (3031 clicks)
Last edited 30/07/2024 - 15:20 by 1 other user

Shop the CyberPower 8-Port Surge Protector featuring 2 USB charging ports for efficient power management. Protect your devices with computer-grade surge protection, EMI/RFI filtration, and overload prevention. Designed with keyhole mounting slots and a best-in-class dustproof build, this top-rated surge protector ensures secure use while charging. Enjoy fast dispatch and delivery across Australia from our local stock of CyberPower surge protection products.

Surcharges: 1.2% Card & PayPal, 2% AmEx.

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  • Chaircha on 30/07/2024 - 15:31
    +42

    I have this and the sockets are really loose, like next to no resistance plugging something in and taking something out, I wouldnt buy this again if I didnt alr have it tbh

    • mynameisborat on 30/07/2024 - 16:21
      +3

      Just about to say that. How did the design team miss out on this crucial design issue ?

    • bornforbargain on 30/07/2024 - 16:32
      +3

      This, I also found mine with burn/scorch marks on one of the sockets that had something plugged in, ended up tossing it out lol. Can't say that I think this product is worth the risk.

    • freewhel on 30/07/2024 - 17:24

      Tbf, it's about the cheapest surge protector with 2700j protection where most have less than 1000j and are 2-4 times more expensive. If you need a surge protector to be a surge protector, this one's fine. I use it for my pc.

      • iDroid on 30/07/2024 - 19:54
        +1

        But does it have 2700j protection? Sure the box says that but … yeah… "We completely screwed the socket thingy but TRUST us on the surge protection".

        • freewhel on 05/08/2024 - 11:29

          Guess they gotta compensate somewhere. If you want, you could report them for false advertising or read up on surge protection marketing lol.

    • CocaKoala on 30/07/2024 - 17:34
      +6

      like next to no resistance plugging something in and taking something out,

      Reminds me of Samantha from back in my uni days.

  • satchboogie on 30/07/2024 - 15:33
    +10

    Same price at Umart. And it's cheaper, $21.99 here, https://www.saveonit.com.au/product/cyber-power-8-port-surge…

  • geekcohen on 30/07/2024 - 15:37
    +1

    Depending on location in terms of delivery + surchage, Amazon could be cheaper if you have prime - https://www.amazon.com.au/CyberPower-Overload-Protection-Fil… @ $32.

  • BargainWizard on 30/07/2024 - 15:40

    considering that postage is $9 for me total $34 and its $35 with free 3-4 day shipping from "centrecom aus" ebay store and $34 at another store "shallothead" eletricbay ($31.28 with coupon SAVA8) it might be an option to consider

    centrecom aus
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/134537096251

    shallothead eletric bay
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251449929165

  • P1xellat3d on 30/07/2024 - 15:45
    +4

    Price-beat @ OW to bring it to $23.75.

  • JSONBourne on 30/07/2024 - 16:49
    +10

    I have this unit and it feels like junk. I know it's cheap and feature rich, but everything feels like it's falling apart (loose switches, plugging in and out is super loose) and that gives me the sense it's not great inside. It also hums and I've seen reports of people saying that the switches fail over time. I'd buy a Belkin unit if I had my time over.

    • liquornoodlescabbage on 30/07/2024 - 17:04

      Yeah absolutely, looks good on paper but you get what you pay for. Had one and got rid of it because the ports were worryingly loose.

    • offside on 30/07/2024 - 17:42
      +2

      This,

      I've had these for a few years and they suck. I highly doubt that they actually have the '2700j' protection given the build quality. The connections are loose and I can hear them arc if the cable is moved slightly.

      Do not recommend these.

      I wish they would stop being posted on ozbargain.

  • Justcuz on 30/07/2024 - 17:07
    +2

    Just to balance out the sample size of the other comments, I have a few of these around the house and in the garage for years and haven't had any problems. I'd say batches ranging from pre-covid to a year ago. The one in the garage is hanging upside down under the workbench with another on the wall as well and everything has held together in the past 2 years they've been there.

    If anything, I've had a few plugs that felt like they had no tolerance in size so I had to really wedge it in until I got a satisfying click with a flush plug.

    • G-rig on 31/07/2024 - 04:26

      Same I've got two I'm using and no issues at all.
      Best bang for buck.

      I've got one Belkin 6 port, more expensive, less Joules, feels like cheap but oversized plastic.

  • bobvegas on 30/07/2024 - 17:19

    It was brought up in a previous deal, this is not a very good surge protector because it only protects against voltages in the range of 1200volts to 6000 volts, not below or above those voltages

    • Mr Plow on 30/07/2024 - 21:27

      Where do you get the low voltage limit from?
      IIRC the manufacturer provides compensation if the unit doesn't protect against surges as advertised.

      • bobvegas on 30/07/2024 - 21:35

        It's in their specs, but they don't show it on their website, has a clamping voltage of 1200V, so it doesn't react below 1200v, others clamp at 450volts, but they are more expensive.

  • Synticulous on 30/07/2024 - 17:53
    +3

    Mirroring another user's feedback, I've got two batches, before and after covid.

    Before feels well-built and no issue with plug fit tolerances.
    The after covid batch is very loose, and needs a strong push to fit securely, some plugs shift a bit, and two pin plugs just hate it.

    Just my anecdotal 2c.

  • Sharp324 on 30/07/2024 - 18:00

    I have an older one that is still going, grabbed a 2nd for the office recently and it feels very poor quality. It is also the only power board I have that will regularly trip a breaker just by plugging something in.

  • snuffy on 30/07/2024 - 18:09
    +4

    so if these are now junk, what do people recommend instead?

    • offside on 30/07/2024 - 19:11

      I wish i knew.

    • DiamondNinja on 30/07/2024 - 20:23

      Addtam Surge Protector Power Board - 8 Widely Outlets(10A/2400W) with 4 USB Ports(2 USB C), Powerboard with 1.8M Extension Cord, 900J Surge Protection Double Switch Wall Mount for Home Office Accessories
      https://amzn.asia/d/0ctqxXay

      • JSONBourne on 31/07/2024 - 00:20

        Is this not just a random Amazon board? The plug is a Chinese spec too.

      • AreYouAWiiizard on 31/07/2024 - 00:23

        what about for those who need more than 900J?

  • bailbondsh on 30/07/2024 - 18:32

    I think not having a surge protector fried my ps4 in a thunderstorm, or at least that's my guess.

  • cheaptech20 on 30/07/2024 - 19:22

    Ozbargains favourite surge protector. Me and my extended family have about 10 across us now.

  • sssx on 30/07/2024 - 19:34

    Y'all got me worried now - just bought this to replace my surge protector from 2009 with individual switches per plug (with LED lights that now constantly flicker). I figured that one may be a bit old and on the way out, so maybe not as protective now and saw a comment somewhere that this one in the deal was good enough - or at least reasonable price for the rated joules.

  • DiamondNinja on 30/07/2024 - 20:21

    I bought a slightly different one from Amazon because it had 2 x USB-c and 2x usb A ports as well. I screw it on the underside of my desk for my monitoring cables so I need the plugs to be tight fitting. There were no issues.

    Addtam Surge Protector Power Board - 8 Widely Outlets(10A/2400W) with 4 USB Ports(2 USB C), Powerboard with 1.8M Extension Cord, 900J Surge Protection Double Switch Wall Mount for Home Office Accessories
    https://amzn.asia/d/0ctqxXay

    • indomatic on 30/07/2024 - 20:27

      I grabbed this one yesterday as it's marked down "44%" to $28 with decent reviews: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C2GQF7QB

      I was wondering if this brand was reputable or just another run of the mill Chinese export?

      • DiamondNinja on 30/07/2024 - 21:08

        I saw that one but I figured for three dollars more, I'll get an extra two power points

  • obit11 on 30/07/2024 - 20:33
    +3

    Belkin power boards seem to be the best.

  • HunterBargainHunter on 30/07/2024 - 22:15

    I have this and my biggest gripe is that sockets are close together, especially when I have a bulky adapter I have to unplug anything on the other side for that to fit

  • arctan on 30/07/2024 - 22:20
    +1

    A few sockets already failed to work on my one.

  • OzBargainer4Eva on 31/07/2024 - 09:54

    This is literally always $25 dollars at umart. I bought this last month and still the same price. lol

  • richardnau on 31/07/2024 - 11:22
    +4

    Electrical safety is always an important consideration.

    The electrical safety standards include very strict requirements for things such as the force required to insert a compliant plug into an outlet, and the ability of the outlet to retain a compliant plug (how hard you have to pull to get it out again).

    This product is covered by a current electrical safety certificate (you can check on the Electrical Equipment Safety System web site). If the sockets are as loose as some say they are, then something has slipped since the product was originally tested. Take it up with the manufacturer/distributor or, if you are genuinely concerned, you can report it to (say) NSW Dept of Fair Trading.

    Personally, if I had a device with loose sockets, I'd be putting in the bin straight away. I've had an electrical shock once (many years ago) and it's no fun at all. Bear in mind that you (a tech-head) may not be the one who is impacted by a poorly-retained plug. Could be your kids or grand-kids.

    As to surge protection: MOV based surge protectors are great (once!), but are subject to some very innovative marketing.

    This device is advertised as having 2700J of energy absorption capability. It states that it has protection between L and N, L and E and E and N. I don't have one to dissect, but I'd be pretty confident that this indicates that there are 3 x 900J MOVs in the device - one between L and N, one between L and E and one between E and N. Your real world surge is likely to come along just one wire, and so the real-world protection is more likely to be 900J.

    If you can get one with safe sockets, you're probably getting $20 worth of surge protection. As in all aspects of life, you get what you pay for.

    Important: install it where you can see it. When the MOV is hit by a significant surge, it protects 'sacrificially'. That is, it burns out and won't provide protection from a subsequent surge. You need to keep an eye on the 'protected' LED and replace the board when it goes out (if you want to have ongoing protection). I can't tell you how many similar boards I've extracted from the back of a HiFi cupboard or from behind the PC that have obviously given protection once, but have consequently become just a nice power board.

    • c8au on 01/08/2024 - 15:49

      Mine had plugs that were really hard to plug in all the way, then now it out of all the plugs only 2 grip now and if you use the others they won’t hold it and some are even wobbly when something is in

    • sssx on 06/08/2024 - 22:24

      Do you have any recommendations, maybe within a few price ranges? Or any sources that are useful for legit reviews etc?

  • offside on 01/08/2024 - 13:43

    Nice, I might sacrifice mine to see it it really is 3x900J. This makes so much more sense given the cheap price point. Also deceiving marketing….

    • HunterBargainHunter on 01/08/2024 - 14:40
      +1

      How do you test this without involving a lightening strike?

      • sssx on 06/08/2024 - 22:23
        +1

        offside is Zeus in disguise

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