With the increasing amount of electrical products in our lives, comes the need to address plugs, AC transformers and the amount of space they occupy with regard to surge protectors. The Compact Surge Protector has a small footprint, allowing for eight outlets, four of which are block-spaced, and keeps this small footprint when all sockets are occupied. It has been designed to allow the power cables to be directed upward in one direction, which helps manage cables with the included cord clip. The minimal form factor has a clean appearance, and can be turned around to hide the transformer blocks. Sliding safety shutters keep outlets safe from children.