Belkin will be introducing its new SurgeMaster Contractor Grade Series line of surge protectors and power strips at this year's National Hardware Show in Chicago, IL, August 12-14. The complete line will begin shipping in North America on November 1.

The new SurgeMaster Contractor Grade Series Surge Protectors are available in a plastic enclosure, with a 4- (F9P400-04 -- Street $12.99) and an 8-outlet (F9P800-06 -- Street $14.99) model, and in a metal enclosure, with a 4- (F9D400-04 -- Street $19.99) and a 6-outlet (F9D600-06 -- Street $24.99) model.

Both 4-outlet surge protectors offer users 357 joules of protection, while the 6- and 8-outlet models provide 1180 joules. Next, the new line of SurgeMaster Contractor Grade Series Power Strips is also available in a variety of styles.

Plastic enclosure 4- (F9P409-04 -- Street $7.99) and 8-outlet (F9P809-06 -- Street $14.99) models are available, as well as a metal enclosure 4- (F9D409-04 -- Street $14.99) and 6-outlet (F9D609-06 -- Street $16.99) model.

Both plastic and metal enclosure styles offer users 14 gauge heavy-duty power cords (4' for the 4-outlet model, 6' for the 6- and 8-outlet models), which delivers safe AC power; safety covers, which keep dust and debris from unused outlets; AC BlockSpace(TM), which provides room for large AC adapters; cord management, which creates an uncluttered workstation; and heavy duty handles for easy transportation and storage.

All models are available in the following colors: Orange/Black, Navy Blue/Sky Blue, and Lime/Black.

by MacNN Staff