Tower Extension Lead 3M 3250W Surge Protector with 8 AC & 4 USB ports 🔌

This tower extension lead organises power and charging in a compact vertical design, combining eight AC outlets with four USB ports to keep a home office or living room tidy. The extension tower with night light includes an adjustable LED lamp, which helps when you need low-level illumination while charging devices and working at night 🌙.

Key Points

The unit supplies up to 3250W/13A to the AC outlets and offers four USB ports that share a maximum output of 5V/3.4A, allowing simultaneous charging of phones, tablets and small accessories. The USB arrangement includes a USB-C fast charging option rated at around 17W which, according to the manufacturer, can speed up charging by approximately 30% over standard USB ports. Individual switches let you control groups of sockets independently, reducing standby power draw and making it easier to isolate devices when not in use. The tower design is space-saving and its wide-spaced sockets accept bulkier adapters without blocking adjacent outlets.

A built-in LED night light provides three colour modes and adjustable brightness levels that you can cycle through by touch. This feature is practical for bedrooms and hallways where a low glow is preferred over full-room lighting. A modest caveat is that the night light uses touch controls, which may register accidental taps in busy areas.

Technical Specifications

• Name: Tower Extension Lead 3M
• AC output: 3250W/13A
• USB output: 5V/3.4A total, with up to 17W USB-C fast charging
• Sockets: 8 AC outlets and 4 USB ports
• Cable length: 3 m

Usage Recommendations

Place the tower on a stable surface to keep cables organised and to maintain good airflow around connected adaptors. For charging multiple devices overnight, distribute high-draw appliances across different switches so you can turn off non-essential sockets easily. The surge protection and overload protection offer an added safety layer, though for high-power appliances you should check the appliance rating and avoid exceeding the 13A limit. The child-proof safety shutters are useful in family environments, though they do not replace careful placement out of reach of very young children.

Benefits

The vertical footprint reduces desk clutter while keeping many devices within reach, which is helpful for a home office or shared living space. The combination of AC outlets and USB ports removes the need for separate chargers, simplifying cable management and reducing the number of wall sockets used. The individual on/off switches mean you can leave charging cables connected and cut power without unplugging everything, which can save minor amounts of electricity over time. The surge protection provides reassurance against small spikes in mains voltage, however the unit may not offer the same level of protection as a dedicated high-end surge protector designed for expensive AV equipment ⚡.