Globe energy saving surge suppressor that requires at least 15 watts to operate properly (item 78133).
This 8 outlet energy savings surge suppressor does a good job at reducing vampire power eating devices.  It allows five outlets to be controlled by one master outlet that shuts off the secondary outlets when the master outlet no longer draws power.  There are two additional outlets that are not controlled by the master outlet (always on).  The master outlet has to draw at least 15 watts or the secondary outlets will not provide power.  So if the device that is plugged into the master outlet draws less than 15 watts during operation, you will hear a clicking sound which means the secondary outlets are being turned off.  Note that this comment applies to item number 78331.  There is another Globe energy savings surge suppressor item number 78250 that I have that is slightly different.  The other item has a user selectable wattage threshold setting to activate the secondary outlets from the master outlet.  There are three levels - low (10 watts),  medium (22 watts), high (42 watts).  The device that is plugged into the master outlet must draw at least the wattage based on the user setting (a small black switch at the bottom of the unit).  This item also does not have slide protective covers for each outlet.  Item 78133 has just one wattage threshold setting - 15 watts and does have protective outlet covers.<br /><br />There is also an older version of the Globe energy savings surge suppressor - item 78159.  I do not know the wattage threshold of this item because I do not have one of these.  Best to contact the seller to make sure which item number is being sold.
Rating: 5 stars