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Light grey surge protector strip with six outlets and an 8-foot cord

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite TLP608TEL 6-outlet 8 ft 990 J surge protector

SKU CH-5QXB-3R78A MPN TLP608TEL

Six-outlet surge suppressor with 990 joules AC protection, 8-foot cord and telephone/DSL line suppression

  • Power outlets6
  • Outlet typeNEMA 5-15R
  • Cord length8 ft (2.44 m)
  • Supply voltage120 V (110–125 V)
  • Input connectionsNEMA 5-15P
  • Supported voltage120 V AC

Length 8 ft. + TEL

  • 990-joule AC suppression shields gear from strong surges and line noise
  • Six NEMA 5-15R outlets include space for one transformer plug without blocking others
  • Built-in RJ11 jacks protect dial-up and DSL modem lines, fax machines and cordless phones
  • Eight-foot cord and keyhole tabs allow flexible desktop or wall mounting
  • UL1449 3rd Edition, UL1363, UL497A, FCC Part 68 and cUL certifications confirm tested safety

Surge protection and phone line suppression

The Tripp Lite TLP608TEL provides 990 joules of AC surge suppression and includes a pair of RJ11 jacks for telephone or DSL line protection. Six NEMA 5-15R outlets accommodate standard plugs plus one transformer block without blocking adjacent sockets. An 8-foot cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug connects to a 120V supply rated for 15 amps and 1875 watts.

Desk and home-office setups needing combined AC

Suitable for workstations, desktop PCs, telecom gear and peripherals that require both power and phone-line surge defence. Not intended for installations needing coaxial or Ethernet data-line suppression, higher joule ratings for whole-room coverage, or rack-mount form factors.

990 joules AC suppression

The single figure that decides fit is the 990-joule AC surge rating combined with one-line RJ11 telephone/DSL protection. Clamping voltage is 150 V RMS across H-N, N-G and H-G modes with EMI/RFI filtering up to 20 dB. Certified to UL 1449 3rd Edition, UL 1363, UL 497A and cUL standards.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRIPP LITE
Product lineProtect It!
Model nameTLP608TEL
Product colorLight Gray
Audio & video
Emi/rfi noise filterup to 20 dB
Ports & slots
Protected data linesOne line Telephone/DSL Protection
Power
Power outlets6
Outlet typeNEMA 5-15R
Supply voltage120 V (110–125 V)
Supported voltage120 V AC
Output current rating15
Output power1875 W
Surge energy rating990 Joules
Clamp voltage150 V - RMS
Protection typesH-N, N-G and H-G
Size & build
Cord length8 ft (2.44 m)
Product dimensions1.23 in × 1.85 in × 10.8 in
Product weight1.12 lb (0.51 kg)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size413 × 305 × 103 mm
In the box
In the boxTLP608TEL
6 ft telephone cord
Instruction manual with warranty information
Environment & compliance
Certified standardsUL1449 3RD EDITION
UL1363
UL497A
FCC Part 68
cUL
Industry Canada
Exceeds IEEE 587 category A&B specifications
More details
Input connectionsNEMA 5-15P

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Questions about this item

How do I install the TLP608TEL and which step do people often miss?

Plug the NEMA 5-15P cord into a grounded 120 V wall outlet, then connect equipment to the six NEMA 5-15R outlets. The step often missed is verifying the diagnostic LED lights, confirming active surge protection and correct wiring.

What maintenance or replacement will the TLP608TEL need later?

The suppressor has no user-serviceable parts. If the diagnostic LED goes out, the 990 joule MOV array has absorbed its rated energy and the whole unit must be replaced to restore protection.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy use of the TLP608TEL?

The 15 A / 1875 W output capacity is the first hard limit; exceeding it will trip the internal breaker before the 990 joule surge rating or 150 V clamping voltage become factors.

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