Panamax VT-EXT 12A Vertical Rack Strip Power Distribution with 8 Outlets

Product Overview

The Panamax VT-EXT 12A Vertical Rack Strip is an 8-outlet power distribution strip that mounts to the vertical rail of a standard equipment rack, providing outlet expansion without occupying front-panel rack units. It is a power distributor only — no surge protection or noise filtration is built in — and is intended for use downstream of an existing Panamax or Furman power management unit or directly connected to a branch circuit. Currently available at $71.00 (regularly $101.69), the VT-EXT offers straightforward vertical rack outlet capacity at a reduced price.

Product Description

The VT-EXT mounts to the rear vertical leg of a standard equipment rack using included mounting clips, distributing 8 AC outlets along the rack's vertical rail section without consuming a single front-panel rack unit. Three of the eight outlets are wall-wart spaced, accommodating bulky transformer-style power adapters without blocking adjacent receptacles — a practical consideration for AV equipment racks where multiple power supplies are common. A 12A resettable circuit breaker provides load fault protection, eliminating fuse replacement after a trip event. The 14 AWG, 10-foot detachable power cord includes a security retention bracket that prevents accidental disconnection when servicing the rack. Plastic spacers built into the mounting clip hardware isolate the strip ground from the rack frame, reducing the risk of chassis-to-rack ground loops in audio systems. When connected downstream of a Panamax or Furman power conditioner, the VT-EXT passes through all protection and filtration from that upstream unit. At its current sale price of $71.00, the VT-EXT provides basic vertical rack power distribution at meaningful savings from its $101.69 regular price, making it a practical addition to rack builds where outlet density is needed without additional protection overhead.

Key Features

• 8 AC Outlets — Includes 3 wall-wart spaced outlets; mounts vertically on rack rear leg with zero rack unit consumption.
• 12A Resettable Circuit Breaker — Fault protection with push-to-reset breaker; no fuse replacement required after overload.
• 14 AWG Detachable 10-Foot Cord — Heavy-duty power cord with security retention bracket prevents accidental disconnection.
• Ground Isolation — Plastic spacers in mounting clips isolate the strip ground from the rack chassis to prevent ground loops.
• Downstream Protection Inheritance — When connected to a Panamax or Furman power conditioner, inherits its surge protection and AC filtration.
• On-Sale Value — Currently $71.00, reduced from $101.69 regular price.

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