Middle Atlantic 15FT 6-OUTLET SWT Ivry Plastic - P6-15

Middle Atlantic P6-15 6-Outlet Plug-In Power Strip with 15ft Cord

The Middle Atlantic P6-15 is a 120V/15A plug-in power strip designed for AV racks, security equipment rooms, and commercial installations where you need reliable outlet expansion without a full rackmount PDU. Six outlets on a 15-foot 14/3 SJT cord gives you reach from a single wall circuit to gear spread across a rack bay or equipment shelf — no extension cord daisy-chaining required. If you're spec'ing a Middle Atlantic rack system, the P6-15 (often searched as P6 15) is a practical fit for powering peripheral devices alongside a structured wiring build.

Key Features

• Six NEMA 5-15R Outlets: enough capacity to power a mix of NVR accessories, network switches, modems, and low-draw security peripherals from one circuit tap — without pulling a second dedicated run.
• 15A Resettable Circuit Breaker: trips and resets manually instead of blowing a fuse. On a wall with limited access, that matters — a tripped breaker is a 10-second fix rather than a parts search. No surge protection is included, so pair it with a UPS or surge suppressor upstream if the connected load warrants it.
• 15-Foot 14/3 SJT Cord: 14-gauge wire handles the full 15A rating without voltage drop issues over the run length. SJT jacket is rated for dry, indoor commercial environments — appropriate for most rack room and closet installs.
• NEMA 5-15P Plug: standard 15A plug fits any standard US commercial outlet. No special receptacle or adapter required — plug into any 15A or 20A (with adapter) circuit.
• Lighted Switch: the illuminated rocker switch gives you a clear on/off visual from across a rack room. Useful when managing multiple strips in a dense install — no guessing which strip is live.
• Impact-Resistant Polymeric Housing: putty white color coordinates with most commercial rack and wall-mount environments. The housing material handles incidental contact in busy equipment rooms better than standard residential-grade plastic.

Integration & Compatibility

The P6-15 works in any 120V North American installation. It is not a rackmount unit — it is designed to sit on a shelf, mount to a rack accessory rail, or lay flat in an equipment bay. Integrators deploying network video recorders or access control panels in non-rackmount enclosures will find it a clean fit. For installations requiring surge suppression or battery backup, position a UPS on the upstream circuit and treat this strip as outlet expansion only. It does not provide surge protection — that function belongs upstream. For structured rack builds with rackmount PDU requirements, review the wider power strip and PDU category for 1U and 2U alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the P6-15 include surge protection?

A: No. The P6-15 does not include surge protection. It provides a resettable circuit breaker for overload protection only. For surge suppression, use a UPS or dedicated surge suppressor on the upstream circuit.

Q: What gauge is the power cord on the P6-15?

A: The P6-15 uses a 14/3 SJT cord — 14-gauge, 3-conductor. This matches the 15A current rating and is appropriate for the full rated load over the 15-foot run length.

Q: Is the P6-15 suitable for rackmount use?

A: The P6-15 is a plug-in strip, not a 1U rackmount PDU. It can be secured to a rack accessory shelf or mounting rail with appropriate brackets, but it does not mount directly into rack rails. For dedicated rackmount PDU needs, evaluate a 1U rackmount option from the same product family.

Q: What is the current rating on the P6-15?

A: The P6-15 is rated at 15A, 120V. Total connected load across all six outlets should not exceed 15A (1,800W) to avoid tripping the built-in resettable breaker.

Q: What plug type does the P6-15 use?

A: NEMA 5-15P — the standard North American 15A, 120V two-pole three-wire grounded plug. Compatible with any standard 15A or 20A (with adapter) receptacle.

Ted Perry

The P6-15 comes up regularly in security rack builds where the primary PDU is already at capacity and the integrator needs a clean way to add a few more low-draw outlets — think PoE injectors, modems, or a small managed switch — without pulling another circuit. The 15-foot 14/3 SJT cord is the spec I point to first: 14-gauge over 15 feet keeps resistance low enough that you're not seeing meaningful voltage drop at full load, and the SJT rating is right for the commercial indoor environments this strip is built for.

Technical Highlights:

• 14/3 SJT, 15-foot cord: 14-gauge conductor matches the 15A breaker rating — no derating required over this run length. SJT jacket handles the dry indoor commercial environment without degradation concerns.
• Resettable circuit breaker: eliminates the fuse-replacement problem in locked or hard-to-access equipment rooms. Trip, reset, done — no parts on hand required.
• Lighted rocker switch: immediately visible on/off state across a busy rack bay. Small thing until you're troubleshooting six strips in a dark closet at 11pm.

Deployment Considerations:

• No surge protection is built in — plan for a UPS or dedicated suppressor upstream if the connected gear is sensitive to transients. This strip handles overload protection only.
• At 15A total capacity, watch your load math: six outlets does not mean six 15A devices. Total draw across all outlets is capped at 15A (1,800W) before the breaker trips.

Best fit for a commercial security or AV equipment room where a shelf-mount outlet strip with generous cord reach solves a real gap — not a substitute for a rackmount PDU in a high-density build.