Globe 77313 8-Outlet Home Theater Surge Protector, with 6-Ft Cord The 8 outlet surge protector features television fax, and modem protection as well as TV and video protection, so you can be sure that your equipment is protected from all incoming surge risks. Gold connectors featured on the product protect against surges from connected equipment such as satellite, television antenna or cable. With 3 transformer spaced outlets, this surge protector can hold all of your home theater equipment safely. 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 office equipment as needed. The joule rating indicates the amount of electrical energy the surge protector can absorb. A higher number is better. Globe's 5Star 8 outlet surge protector has a joule rating of 3600.