Globe 77213 8-Outlet Home Theater Surge Protector, with 6-Ft Cord With 6' of cord and right angle plugs you can position these sleek surge protectors where you need them so they are always close by to add and remove home appliances as needed. Featuring 4 transformer spaced outlets, this surge protector is ideal for most home appliances. Rotating safety covers keep out little fingers as well as dust to your surge protectors last longer. Better contact means better protection. The joule rating indicates the amount of electrical energy the surge protector can absorb. A higher number is better. Globe's 4Star 8 outlet surge protector has a joule rating of 1050.