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GE 62455 6-Outlet Surge Protector 4ft Cord
GE 62455 6-Outlet Surge Protector 4ft Cord
GE 62455 6-Outlet Surge Protector 4ft Cord
GE 62455 6-Outlet Surge Protector 4ft Cord
GE 62455 6-Outlet Surge Protector 4ft Cord
GE 62455 6-Outlet Surge Protector 4ft Cord
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GE 62455 6-Outlet Surge Protector 4ft Cord

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Expand and Protect Your PowerThe GE 6-Outlet Surge Protector provides expanded power access while safeguarding your electronics from voltage spikes. Featuring six grounded outlets, surge protection up to 800 Joules, and a durable extension cord, this surge protector is ideal for home, office, and...

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Overview

Expand and Protect Your Power

The GE 6-Outlet Surge Protector provides expanded power access while safeguarding your electronics from voltage spikes. Featuring six grounded outlets, surge protection up to 800 Joules, and a durable extension cord, this surge protector is ideal for home, office, and entertainment setups.

  • Outlets: 6 Grounded Outlets
  • Surge Protection: 800 Joules
  • Cord Length: 4 Ft Extension Cord
  • Plug: Flat Plug
  • Safety: Twist-to-Close Safety Covers
  • Certification: UL Listed

Key Features

Expand your power – 6 grounded and protected 3-prong outlets provide power from a distance — perfect for creating a centralized hub for your electronics at your home, office, workshop or garage.

Versatile Cord – 4ft. power cord comprised of 14-gauge SJT cable housed in a durable PVC insulation and jacket with a space-saving flat plug to allow unit to fit closely to the wall. This heavy-duty cord is strong enough to last a lifetime and pliable enough to easily fully extend.

Protection – 800 Joules protection rating safeguards your electronics from harmful voltage spikes. Integrated circuit breaker and automatic shutdown technology cut power to your surge protector should it experience overvoltage or overheating.

Functionality – Twist-to-close safety outlets ensure that dust and foreign objects are kept out of unused outlets. Integrated keyhole slots make this unit easy to mount to a desk, table or counter.

Trusted Brand – GE is the #1 Brand in surge protection and extension cords.

Specifications

Outlets
6 grounded and protected 3-prong outlets
Cord Length
4ft
Cord Type
14-gauge SJT cable
Cord Insulation/Jacket
Durable PVC
Plug Type
Space-saving flat plug
Surge Protection Rating
800 Joules
Safety Features
Integrated circuit breaker, automatic shutdown technology, twist-to-close safety outlets
Mounting
Integrated keyhole slots

GE 14014 6-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip (8 ft) — Editorial Review & Use Cases

The GE 14014 is GE's 6-outlet surge-protected power strip with an 8-foot cord — a standard work-from-home / office workstation / home theater power strip with 800 joule surge protection rating, 15A circuit-breaker overload protection, and a wall-mountable form factor. Per GE Appliances' surge protector product line, the unit accepts standard 15A 125V household outlets, lists at UL 1449 certification (the United States safety standard for surge protective devices), and includes an indicator LED for protection-active status.

What the GE 14014 Specifically Wins

  • 800 joule surge rating — adequate for typical home workstation: PC + monitor + printer + charging accessories. Larger workstations with multiple high-draw devices benefit from 1500+ joule units
  • 8-foot cord — reaches outlets across most desk / entertainment center / home theater installations without needing extension cords
  • 15A circuit-breaker overload protection — trips if the strip's load exceeds 15A (1875W), protecting both the strip + downstream devices
  • UL 1449 certified — the United States safety standard for surge protective devices; certification means the surge protection circuitry has been independently verified
  • Wall-mountable — slot keyholes on the back accept screws for mounting behind a desk or workstation
  • Brand-trusted vs no-name surge strips — GE's electrical product line carries decades of UL-certified manufacturing; no-name surge strips frequently fail UL certification or test below their advertised joule rating
  • Protection-active LED — the LED stays lit when the surge-protection circuit is functional; goes dark after a major surge event (signal to replace the strip)

Where the GE 14014 Specifically Fits

  • Home office workstations with PC + 2 monitors + printer + accessories needing surge protection
  • Home theater / entertainment center for TV + receiver + game console + streaming box
  • Home networking centers with router + modem + NAS + switch — surge protection on multiple network devices
  • Bedroom / nightstand with phone charger + lamp + clock + alarm
  • Kitchen counter appliance corner with coffee maker + toaster + electric kettle
  • Workshop / garage with power tool chargers + LED lights + air pump
  • Server closet / network rack overflow for additional devices needing wall-outlet expansion
  • Travel / hotel use as portable power expansion (8ft cord helps with awkward outlet placement)

Honest Limits Buyers Should Know

  • 800 joule rating is moderate, not premium. Heavy workstation with PC + 27" monitor + audio interface + drawing tablet + USB hub + printer can total above 800 joule absorption capacity over the unit's lifetime. For high-value setups (gaming PCs, professional audio/video gear), step up to 1500-3000 joule units (Belkin BSV804, APC Performance SurgeArrest, Tripp Lite TLP1208SAT)
  • Not a UPS — no battery backup. Power outages cut to all 6 outlets immediately. For devices that need ride-through (NAS, desktop PC in mid-edit, professional studio rigs), step to a UPS (CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD, APC Back-UPS Pro 1500)
  • Surge protection wears down. Each surge absorbed reduces the unit's remaining joule capacity. After several surge events the LED goes dark and the strip should be replaced. No "lifetime" protection
  • No coax / network protection. Cable modems / antennas / phone lines run separate inputs to home; surge protection on these requires separate protectors (Belkin BV04 + coax protector)
  • No USB charging. Modern desk strips with built-in USB-A / USB-C charging ports save dongle clutter; the GE 14014 has standard outlets only. Step up to APC PE6U2 (with USB-A ports) or Anker 351 (with USB-A + USB-C PD) if direct USB charging matters
  • No outlet spacing for power bricks. Outlets are evenly spaced; wall-warts may block adjacent outlets. For chunky-power-brick setups, step up to strips with widely-spaced outlets (Belkin BSV804)
  • Not for high-draw 120V appliances — never plug heaters, air conditioners, microwaves, hair dryers into any 6-outlet strip; their startup current can trip the breaker repeatedly + degrade the strip

Where Buyers Should Look Elsewhere

  • Higher joule rating (1500-3000J) → Belkin BSV804 1500J, APC Performance SurgeArrest, Tripp Lite TLP1208SAT
  • Battery backup / UPS → CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD, APC Back-UPS Pro 1500 (~$160-200)
  • USB charging built-in → APC PE6U2 (USB-A), Anker 351 (USB-A + USB-C PD), Belkin BSV630
  • Network / coax protection → Belkin BV04 + dedicated coax surge protectors
  • Rack / equipment-rack mounting → Tripp Lite RS-1215-RA / APC AP9559 rack PDUs
  • Travel-only use → smaller 3-outlet strip + ground-pin adapter (lighter for bags)

Sources & Citations

  1. GE Appliances, "GE 6-outlet surge protector product line," geappliances.com (accessed 2026-05-18)
  2. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), "UL 1449 Surge Protective Device standard," ul.com (accessed 2026-05-18)
  3. The Wirecutter (NYT), "Best surge protector and power strip buying guide," nytimes.com/wirecutter (accessed 2026-05-18)

Last verified: 2026-05-18

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 800-joule surge protection rating handles typical residential and office power line transients reliably.
  • 4-foot 14-gauge SJT cord with flat plug allows flexible placement and close-to-wall installation without blocking adjacent outlets.
  • Keyhole mounting slots enable clean under-desk or wall installation for organized cable management.
  • Twist-to-close safety outlet covers protect unused outlets from dust and accidental insertion.
  • Integrated circuit breaker with automatic shutdown provides overvoltage and overheating protection beyond the surge absorption alone.

👎 Cons

  • 800 joules is a mid-range protection rating — users with high-value electronics in areas with frequent severe storms may want a higher joule rating or an uninterruptible power supply.
  • No USB charging ports, which is an increasingly common expectation for desktop power strips at this price point.
  • Six outlets may not be sufficient for a heavily populated desk or entertainment center with multiple power bricks.
  • The circuit breaker requires manual reset — after a trip event, you must locate and press the reset button rather than having power restore automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Joule ratings measure the total energy a surge protector can absorb before it stops protecting. At 800 joules, the GE 62455 handles typical household voltage spikes — lightning-induced surges on a power line, appliance switching transients — without issue. It is not designed for direct lightning strikes to your home's electrical system, which can exceed thousands of joules.
Yes, especially in situations where the outlet is partially obstructed by furniture. A flat plug sits flush against the wall and allows furniture to be placed closer to the outlet than a standard right-angle or straight plug. It's a practical detail that matters in tight desk setups or against baseboards.
The twist-to-close covers are a tamper-resistant mechanism that requires simultaneous rotation to insert a plug, preventing a straight object from being inserted into a single slot. This is a standard child-safety feature and also helps keep dust out of unused outlets.
Yes. Integrated keyhole slots allow the unit to be mounted to a flat surface — desk underside, wall, or counter — using screws. This is useful for clean cable management in office or workshop setups where keeping the strip off the floor is preferable.
The integrated circuit breaker requires manual reset — there is a reset button on the unit. Automatic shutdown occurs for overvoltage or overheating events, and the unit will not restore power until the button is manually pressed, which prevents an unsafe automatic restart.

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