Amazon Basics 270103-B

The Amazon Basics 270103-B is a six-outlet surge protector rated for 15 A and 790 joules of surge protection. The documented example was manufactured in April 2026 and acquired through the Amazon Renewed program in 2026.

Overview

The 270103-B provides six grounded outlets, surge suppression, wall-mounting capability, and a six-foot power cord. A RESET/OFF power switch controls power to all outlets, while a red Protected/Protégé indicator illuminates when surge protection remains available.

Amazon identified the documented example as the "Old Version" at the time of acquisition in 2026, indicating that the design had been superseded by a newer revision while remaining available for purchase.

Variants

The instruction manual identifies three versions of the product:

270103-W (White)
270103-B (Black)
270103-B10PK (Ten-pack, Black)

Associated Amazon ASINs:

B00TP1C1UC (270103-W)
B00TP1C51M (270103-B)
B07H9RYVZ4 (270103-B10PK)

Features

Six grounded NEMA 5-15R outlets
RESET/OFF illuminated power switch
Protected/Protégé status indicator
790-joule surge protection rating
Four wall-mounting slots
Six-foot power cord
Widely spaced outlet pair for transformer-style adapters

Specifications

Model Number: 270103-B
Product Family: 270103
ASIN: B00TP1C51M
Voltage Rating: 125 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Maximum Current: 15 A
Maximum Connected Load: 1875 W
Surge Protection Rating: 790 J
Protection Class: Class I
SPD Type: Type 3 Surge Protective Device
Voltage Protection Rating (VPR): 800 V (L-N, L-G, N-G)
Safety Listing: Intertek ETL Listed
Dimensions: 11.5 × 2.04 × 1.42 in (292.1 × 51.8 × 36 mm)
Weight: 0.97 lb (440 g)
Measured Weight: Approximately 0.97 lb (15.3 oz)
Cord Length: 6 ft (182.9 cm)
Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
Cord Type: SJT
Conductor Size: 14 AWG (2.08 mm²)
Conductors: 3
Temperature Rating: 60°C
Cord Manufacturer: Kingtec (Vietnam) Technologies Co., Ltd.
Country of Manufacture: Vietnam
Manufacturing Date: April 2026 (per molded date code)

Physical Description

The 270103-B utilizes a black plastic enclosure with six grounded outlets arranged in a single row.

Additional spacing is provided between the fifth and sixth outlets to accommodate transformer-style power adapters and oversized power supplies.

The underside incorporates four keyhole-style mounting slots for wall or under-desk installation.

The attached six-foot power cord terminates in a molded NEMA 5-15P grounding plug. Cord markings identify the cable as Type SJT construction utilizing three 2.08 mm² conductors.

Installation

The instruction manual specifies the following mounting requirements:

Mounting hole spacing: 4.53 in (115 mm)
Recommended pilot hole size: 9/64 in × 5/64 in (3.5 mm × 20 mm)
Hardware: Two #6 sheet-metal screws
Screw head projection: Approximately 13/64 in (5 mm)

Operational Testing

The documented example operated normally during testing.

The red Protected/Protégé status indicator illuminated when power was applied, indicating that surge protection remained available.

The integrated RESET/OFF power switch also illuminated during operation. The protection-status indicator was noticeably brighter than the lamp within the power switch and remained highly visible under normal room lighting conditions.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct outlet wiring and proper grounding.

Protection indicator and power switch illuminated during testing.
Outlet test confirming correct wiring and grounding.

Internal Construction

The enclosure is secured using six Phillips-head screws, permitting non-destructive disassembly without drilling or cutting the housing.

Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass bus bars running the length of the enclosure. The outlet section utilizes spring-contact receptacle assemblies retained within molded channels in the lower housing.

Surge-suppression circuitry is concentrated on a dedicated printed circuit board located adjacent to the power-cord entry and power switch.

Inspection of the circuit board revealed:

Metal-oxide varistors (MOVs)
Thermal protection device
Protected-status indicator circuitry
Illuminated power-switch assembly

The use of a dedicated surge-suppression module allows outlet current to flow primarily through the bus-bar assembly rather than across long printed-circuit traces.

Disassembly

Phillips-head enclosure screws removed during disassembly.
Internal construction overview after opening the enclosure.
Interior of the upper housing outlet section.
Interior of the control-section housing.
Interior of the upper housing at the outlet end.
Center section showing bus bars and outlet contacts.
Outlet-end detail of the power-distribution assembly.
Surge-protection circuit board and power connections.
Side view of the surge-protection circuit board.
Circuit board components beneath the PCB.

Documentation

The documented example was supplied with a multilingual instruction manual covering installation, operation, mounting, maintenance, troubleshooting, and specifications.

Manual pages covering safety and grounding instructions.
Manual pages showing product description and operating instructions.
Manual pages showing maintenance, troubleshooting, and specifications.
Specifications for the 270103 product family.
Wall-mounting instructions and mounting dimensions.

Acquisition

The documented example was acquired through the Amazon Renewed program in 2026. Although sold as a renewed product, the unit appeared unused and was supplied with original documentation.

The unit was purchased for $12.94 through Amazon Renewed. A new example of the same model was available for $13.99 at the time of purchase.

The product was shipped in recyclable Amazon paper packaging and repackaged in an Amazon Resale carton.

Notes

Amazon identified the documented example as the "Old Version" at the time of acquisition in 2026, indicating that the design had been superseded by a newer revision while remaining available for purchase.

At the time of documentation, Amazon Renewed examples remained available for purchase and were often priced only slightly below new-in-box units.