Eaton TLP74RB – 7‑Outlet Surge Protector, 1080 J

Overview :

The Eaton TLP74RB is a 7‑outlet surge protector strip designed to provide basic AC surge suppression and power distribution for workstations, desktop systems, telecom gear, and other sensitive electronics in office or home environments. It is used by IT support teams, desktop engineers, and facilities staff to protect equipment from transient voltage spikes and line noise on standard 120 VAC circuits.

Mechanically, the unit incorporates six right‑angle NEMA 5‑15R outlets and one straight NEMA 5‑15R outlet, making efficient use of outlet spacing while accommodating bulkier transformer plugs without blocking adjacent receptacles. The 4 ft (1.22 m) power cord with NEMA 5‑15P plug provides placement flexibility for desktops, shelves, or wall mounts.

Surge suppression is rated at 1080 joules, absorbing and diverting transient energy away from connected loads. The integrated 15 A resettable circuit breaker protects against overload conditions, and a diagnostic LED indicates active surge protection status. The plastic housing includes keyhole mounting slots for bench or wall installation.

This protector fits non‑critical power protection scenarios—small server closets, branch offices, desktop clusters, and peripheral equipment. It is not suitable as a primary surge protection device for service entrance panels, mains distribution, industrial environments, or critical infrastructure where tiered or whole‑house SPDs are required.

In practice, place the TLP74RB near clusters of electronics where transient suppression and basic distribution are needed without dedicated PDUs or UPS systems. It does not provide backup power or regulated output—those functions require UPS systems with battery support.

Key Features

• Seven NEMA 5‑15R outlets with right‑angle spacing
• 1080 joule surge suppression rating
• 4 ft (1.22 m) power cord for placement flexibility
• Diagnostic LED for protection status
• Resettable 15 A circuit breaker and keyhole mount slots

Technical Specifications