This product is part of the SurgeArrest Essential family. It features eight surge protected outlets with a rating of 2690 Joules. The PM8-UK features EMI and RFI filtering, protecting against data errors and keyboard issues due to electrical interference. Its dimensions are 6.2 x 32.6 x 11 cm and 0.83 kg. The APC SurgeArrest Essential series represents the primary level of surge protection that should be present on any of your computers and household electronics.
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known as EEE). All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP).