WHY CRST · THE SAFETY STANDARD

Built right, so it just
keeps working.

A power strip carries live current through your home, around the clock. We engineer ours to disappear into the background — properly built, independently certified, and made to last for years.

NRTL CERTIFIED ETL · SGS · UL $3M LIABILITY COVERAGE UP TO 3-YR WARRANTY SHIPS IN 24H

Every CRST product is certified by an OSHA-recognized NRTL — ETL (Intertek), SGS or UL — to the applicable UL standards, such as UL 1363 (power taps) and UL 1449 (surge protection). 18-month warranty standard; free extension to 3 years with registration.

THE MARKET TODAY

Certified or not, they look the same — the risk is the part you can't see.

Online shelves are flooded with uncertified power strips: undersized wire, overstated joule ratings, little or no real surge protection. Many look almost identical to a quality strip. The difference is on the inside, and it stays invisible until something overheats.

QUALITY BUILDCertified · built to spec
CRST power strip exterior ✓Genuine article
Four thermal-protected MOVs in a fire-retardant sleeve ✓4× MOV, thermal-protected
Full-thickness 14 AWG copper conductor with compensated hole ✓True 14 AWG
One-piece copper bar with full solder joints ✓Full solder joints
— VS —
Same shell.Different guts.
LOOK-ALIKEUncertified · cost-cut
Look-alike power strip exterior ✕Look-alike
Single bare MOV with no thermal protection ✕1× MOV, bare
Thin over-drilled copper conductor with uncompensated hole ✕Thin & over-drilled
Flawed solder joints with frayed copper strands ✕Frayed & flawed

Actual teardown photos: a CRST unit beside a representative bargain strip. Click any image to enlarge.

WORRY-FREE ORDERING

Backed like your safety depends on it.

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Up to 3-year warranty

18 months standard on every strip — no registration — and free to extend to 3 years when you register.

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Returns

Changed your mind? 30 days, no hassle, no restocking games.

Free return shipping on defects

Within warranty, defective units ship back to us on our dime.

Lifetime free tech support

Real help, US-based, for as long as you own the strip.

Free U.S. shipping, no minimum

On every order, with no spend threshold to clear.

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Volume pricing

Buying in bulk for a team, site, or shelf? We'll tier it.

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LOOK THE SAME. NOT BUILT THE SAME.

Open them up, and the truth shows.

This is the part you're actually paying for. Drag, tap, or use the arrow keys to compare a CRST strip against a typical look-alike.

LOOK-ALIKE ✕ Undersized CCA wire ✕ MOV missing / overstated ✕ Unverified claim
CRST ✓ True 14 AWG copper ✓ Thermal-protected MOV ✓ NRTL Listed, verifiable
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CRST ✓
Look-alike ✗
Wire gauge
✓ True 14 AWG copper
✕ Undersized CCA (copper-clad aluminum)
Surge protection
✓ Thermal-protected MOV (latest UL 1449)
✕ Missing or overstated
Overload protection
✓ Built-in breaker
✕ None
Internal connections
✓ Soldered & secured
✕ Loose or spot-welded
Grounding
✓ Full ground path
✕ Incomplete
Certification
✓ NRTL Listed, verifiable
✕ Unverified claim
Teardown shown is a CRST unit beside a representative bargain sample — not stock imagery.
BUILT THE RIGHT WAY

Power strips that earn the certification.

Every spec on this page, in a strip you can put on the bench today. Sorted by where they fit best.

Compact / wall-mount8-Outlet mountable power strip

8-Outlet Mountable Bracket Strip

2100JETL14 AWG
$26.99
Everyday desk6-Outlet plus 2 USB power strip

6-Outlet + 2 USB Metal Strip

1200JSGS14 AWG
$29.99
Long reach10-Outlet 15ft surge protector

10-Outlet Surge Protector · 15 ft

2800JUL 144915 ft
$37.99
Heavy-duty12-Outlet heavy-duty power strip

12-Outlet Heavy-Duty Strip · 9 ft

1020JETL14 AWG
$56.99
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TRUSTED IN THE REAL WORLD

Trusted in garages, shops, and labs.

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HOW TO SPOT A SAFE ONE

Not sure how to judge one? Start here.

01

A real certification mark — on the unit

Look for a mark from a recognized lab — ETL, UL, TÜV, or SGS — printed on the product itself, not just claimed in the listing.

02

The test standard on the label

A legit strip names the standard it passed — e.g. UL 1363. If it has surge protection, it must also meet UL 1449.

03

Sound construction inside

Correctly-sized wire (14 AWG for a 15A strip), secure connections, proper grounding, a built-in breaker on any 3+ outlet strip, and thermal-protected MOVs on surge models. It's technical — see our full safety guide → CRST meets every one.

Is your current power strip safe?

Answer 5 quick questions about the strip you own right now.

Is there a UL / ETL / TÜV / SGS mark on the unit itself?
Does the label name a test standard (UL 1363 — plus UL 1449 if it has surge protection)?
Is the cord 14 AWG or thicker?
If it has surge protection: an indicator light and a stated joule rating?
Does it have overload protection (for 3+ outlets)?
Answer the questions →

Your result updates as you go. Be honest — "not sure" is a valid answer, and it just means it's worth a closer look.

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FREE FROM CRST

Power safety, made simple.

We publish free, plain-English guides on home electrical safety — avoiding overloads, what you should never plug into a strip, when to replace one, and the engineering behind a safe build.

Read the full safety guide →
Never daisy-chain strips

Plugging one strip into another overloads the circuit and defeats the breaker.

Learn more →
Don't run high-watt heaters on a strip

Space heaters, kettles, and AC units should go straight into a wall outlet.

Learn more →
Replace any strip that feels warm

Heat under normal load means undersized wire or a failing connection inside.

Learn more →
WHERE TO START

Find the right one for your space.

Workshop power
WorkshopMetal-tough, high-amp →
 Office power
OfficePer-outlet + USB-C →
 AV and rack power
AV & RackClean surge power →
 Garage power
GarageMountable, off the floor →
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Certification & warranty, straight.

Are CRST power strips certified? +
Yes — every CRST product is certified by an OSHA-recognized NRTL (ETL, SGS or UL) to the applicable UL standards, such as UL 1363 for power taps and UL 1449 for surge models. Each product page lists its certifying body and standards; documentation is available on request.
Is ETL the same as UL? +
For safety purposes, yes. ETL (by Intertek) and UL are both Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) recognized by OSHA, and ETL tests to the exact same UL safety standards. An ETL mark carries the same legal and safety weight as a UL mark.
What's the difference between UL 1363 and UL 1449? +
UL 1363 is the safety standard for the power strip (relocatable power tap) itself — its construction, wiring, and overload protection. UL 1449 is the standard for surge protection. A strip that claims surge protection should meet both.
How many joules do I need? +
For phones and small electronics, 1000J+ is plenty. For a workstation, AV rack, or tools you care about, step up to 2000–4000J. Joules are a budget the strip spends absorbing surges — more headroom means a longer protective life.
Is the warranty really 3 years? +
The standard warranty is 18 months on every strip. Register your product (free) and we extend it to 3 years (36 months). The extension is the registration bonus — the 18-month coverage applies automatically either way.
How do I register for the extended warranty? +
Register on our warranty page with your order number and the product — it takes about a minute, and your coverage jumps to 3 years at no cost. Register now →
Do you really cover return shipping on defects? +
Yes. If a unit is defective within its warranty period, we cover the return shipping — you won't pay to send back something that failed on us.
THE SAFETY STANDARD

Don't gamble on the thing that powers everything.

Certified, built right, and backed for years. Start here.

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