Expand your home’s connectivity while safeguarding your electronic devices with the Belkin 6 Outlet Surge Protector. Featuring six surge protected outlets, this 600 joule surge protector offers reliable protection against surges, lightning strikes, and AC contamination. This surge protector comes with a 360 degree rotating plug, making it easy to position it in tight spaces. With its slender, low profile design, this surge protector is ideal for use homes and offices where space is at a premium. 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.