Product Overview
This six-outlet surge protector power strip is designed to distribute AC power while providing basic protection against transient voltage surges. Model 1702 uses a six-foot power cord and provides six grounded AC outlets, including one outlet arranged to provide additional space for a larger plug or transformer-style adapter.
The unit has a 790-joule surge-protection rating and uses three-line surge protection. A red protection indicator shows when the surge-protection circuit remains active, while the illuminated power switch indicates operating status. An integrated 15-amp circuit breaker provides overload protection and is incorporated into the power switch.
The electrical rating is 125 volts AC, 15 amps, 60 Hz, and up to 1,875 watts. Its six-foot cord uses 14 AWG conductors. The product is intended for dry indoor locations and must connect directly to a properly grounded wall outlet. The documented white version carries model number 1702 and manufacturer part number MW-1702W. A black version with the same general six-outlet, six-foot-cord configuration is also documented within the product family.
Product Information
Identification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Surge Protector Power Strip |
| Model | 1702 |
| MPN | MW-1702W |
| UPC | 841710106299 |
| EAN | 0841710106299 |
| GTIN | 0841710106299 |
| ASIN | B00TP1C1UC |
Physical
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Dimensions | 11.5 × 2.04 × 1.4 inches |
| Weight | Approximately 1 pound |
| Size | 6-outlet power strip with 6-foot cord |
Product Identifier Summary
- Model Number: Identifies a particular product design or configuration and helps distinguish it from other models in the same product family.
- MPN: A manufacturer-assigned part number used in catalogs, inventory systems, replacement research, and product matching.
- UPC: A 12-digit retail product identifier commonly encoded in a barcode for inventory and catalog matching.
- EAN: A standardized international product-number format used to identify products across retail and distribution systems.
- GTIN: A broader global identification standard that encompasses formats such as UPC and EAN.
- ASIN: A catalog identifier used to distinguish a specific product listing or variation within a large online product database.
Common Uses
This power strip is commonly used where several grounded electrical devices need access to a single wall outlet. Typical locations include home offices, bedrooms, living areas, workspaces, and other dry indoor environments.
- Connecting lamps and small household electronics
- Supplying power to computer and desk accessories within the electrical rating
- Providing additional outlets for chargers and low-power electronic equipment
- Extending outlet access when equipment is several feet from a grounded receptacle
- Providing basic surge protection for compatible 125-volt AC devices
Maintenance and Care
Keep the power strip in a dry indoor location and avoid exposure to moisture. Inspect the cord, plug, housing, and outlets periodically for physical damage, discoloration, loose components, or other signs of deterioration.
The protection indicator should remain illuminated while surge protection is active. If the protection light no longer operates while the strip is powered, the documented instructions state that the surge-protection component may no longer be functioning and the unit should be replaced.
- Disconnect the power strip before cleaning or inspecting it.
- Keep liquids and excessive moisture away from the outlets and electrical components.
- Do not use the product if the cord, plug, enclosure, or outlets are damaged.
- Avoid placing objects where they can crush, sharply bend, or abrade the power cord.
Safety Information
The power strip is intended for connection to a properly grounded AC outlet in a dry indoor location. Its documented maximum electrical load is 125 volts AC, 15 amps, and 1,875 watts.
- Do not exceed the product’s rated electrical capacity.
- Connect the power strip directly to a properly grounded wall receptacle.
- Do not connect the power strip to the wall through an extension cord.
- Turn connected equipment off before initial connection when practical.
- Do not use the device in wet or damp locations.
- The installation instructions specify at least 30 feet of wiring between the electrical receptacle and the electrical service panel.
- The internal surge component can disconnect after absorbing a surge while the outlets may continue supplying power. Loss of the protection indicator therefore requires attention even when connected devices still operate.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of AC Outlets | 6 |
| Transformer-Spaced Outlets | 1 |
| Rated Voltage | 125 V AC |
| Rated Current | 15 A |
| Maximum Rated Power | 1,875 W |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Surge Energy Rating | 790 joules |
| Surge Protection | 3-line |
| Overload Protection | 15 A circuit breaker |
| Protection Indicator | Red LED |
| Power Switch | Illuminated on/off switch with circuit-breaker function |
| Cord Length | 6 feet |
| Cord Gauge | 14 AWG |
| Plug Configuration | Grounded Type B, 3-pin North American plug |
| Installation Environment | Dry indoor location |
| Wall Mounting | Rear mounting provisions documented in the instruction manual |
Product History
Public product records list the white model as first available in March 2015. It belongs to a six-outlet surge-protector family that includes a corresponding black version with a six-foot cord.
The documented instruction materials cover both the white B00TP1C1UC version and black B00TP1C51M version. Public listings now sometimes describe this configuration as an older version, indicating that newer power-strip designs exist, but no direct like-for-like successor for model 1702 is established by the available documentation.
Key Features
- Six grounded AC outlets
- One outlet arranged for a larger transformer-style plug
- 790-joule surge-energy capacity
- Three-line surge protection
- Red surge-protection status indicator
- Integrated 15-amp circuit breaker
- Illuminated on/off power switch
- Six-foot 14 AWG power cord
- Rear mounting provisions for fixed placement
Package Contents
- One white six-outlet surge protector power strip with attached six-foot power cord
Compatibility
The unit is designed for devices that operate from a compatible grounded 125-volt AC electrical supply. The combined load of all connected equipment must remain within the strip’s electrical limits.
Compatibility depends on total electrical demand rather than the number of unused receptacles. Devices should not be connected if their combined load would exceed the power strip’s rated capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I identify this specific version?
The white version is identified by model number 1702 and part number MW-1702W. These identifiers are more useful for distinguishing the hardware than relying only on its appearance.
Does this power strip protect against electrical surges?
Yes. It contains a surge-protection circuit designed to absorb limited transient energy. The protection indicator should remain illuminated while that protection is active.
What happens if the protection indicator turns off?
The instructions state that an extinguished protection indicator can mean the surge-protection component has reached the end of its useful protective life. The outlets may continue supplying electricity even after surge protection is lost.
Can this unit be plugged into an extension cord?
No. The documented instructions specify direct connection to a properly grounded AC wall outlet and state that an extension cord should not be used between the strip and wall receptacle.
Can the power strip be mounted to a wall?
Yes. The instruction documentation describes wall mounting using the mounting provisions on the back of the enclosure and appropriately installed screws.
Does it accommodate a larger power adapter?
One of the six receptacles is configured with additional space intended to accommodate a transformer-style plug more easily than the standard closely spaced outlets.
Is it intended for outdoor use?
No. The documented installation instructions specify a dry indoor location.
Can all six outlets be used at the same time?
Multiple outlets can be used simultaneously, provided the combined connected electrical load remains within the unit’s operating limits.
Does a working power switch prove surge protection is still active?
No. The strip can potentially continue delivering AC power after its internal surge-protection component has disconnected. The separate protection indicator is therefore important for checking protection status.
Does this product require installation by an electrician?
Normal portable use requires connection to an existing grounded receptacle rather than permanent electrical wiring. Any concerns about the condition or grounding of a building’s electrical system should be addressed by a qualified electrical professional.
How should the power strip be cleaned?
Disconnect it from electrical power before cleaning. Keep liquids away from the receptacles and avoid cleaning methods that introduce moisture into the enclosure.
Buying Considerations
When comparing this model with other surge protectors, the most relevant differences include surge-energy capacity, outlet arrangement, cord length, electrical load rating, physical dimensions, and protection-status indicators.
The 790-joule rating places this model in a relatively basic surge-protection class compared with products offering substantially higher energy ratings. Equipment type, local electrical conditions, outlet spacing, and the desired level of surge protection should therefore be considered when comparing specifications.
Users with several oversized AC adapters should also examine outlet layout. Although this design includes one transformer-spaced receptacle, the remaining outlets use a conventional linear arrangement.
Customer Feedback Summary
This section summarizes recurring themes found in publicly available customer feedback. These observations are generalized user reports and are not verified technical specifications.
Positive feedback commonly mentions the long power cord, straightforward six-outlet layout, sturdy-feeling construction, and simple operating indicators. Users also frequently describe the strip as useful for ordinary household or desk setups where several devices need to share one receptacle.
Reported limitations are mostly related to the basic physical layout. The rectangular enclosure is less compact for portable use than some newer designs, and multiple large AC adapters can reduce practical access to neighboring outlets. The 790-joule protection level is also lower than that of many larger surge protectors intended for more demanding equipment.
Related Products
- Black six-outlet, 790-joule surge protector with six-foot cord, identifier B00TP1C51M
- Higher-joule surge protectors intended for applications requiring greater transient-energy capacity
- Power strips with wider outlet spacing for multiple oversized AC adapters
- Surge protectors incorporating USB charging ports in addition to AC receptacles
Last Updated
August 16, 2026
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