Surge protector

[lilduud]

How importan is an adequate surge protector... I can never recall using one for expensive equipment nor loosing any to "surges and spikes". Apparently the power strip I purchased is not of adequate protection.

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[BL1]

Having a surge protector is really up to you. If you do get a power surge, can you afford to replace all of the electronic equipment in your tank? I know I can't, I'd rather spend $50-100 on a really good surge protector and have to replace that after a surge then all of my tank stuff.
That thing you're using is basically just a normal power strip with switches, it won't protect your stuff. I have one, and my plugs into my surge protector.

 

[lilduud]

Having a surge protector is really up to you. If you do get a power surge, can you afford to replace all of the electronic equipment in your tank? I know I can't, I'd rather spend $50-100 on a really good surge protector and have to replace that after a surge then all of my tank stuff.
That thing you're using is basically just a normal power strip with switches, it won't protect your stuff. I have one, and my plugs into my surge protector.

Hah then I'll just get a single surge protector. Which do you have?

 

[BL1]

Man, mines older. I got it from Best Buy a few years ago but I don't think they well it anymore. You should check out the Phillips ones that they sell, the ones I've seen come with warranties your equipment up to a certain amount of money in case the protector fails.

 

[Bifferwine]

I use one from Home Depot. It's a heavy duty shop-grade surge protector, it says. It's gray and made of metal. It was like $40.

 

[sen5241b]

Tripp Lite power protection is the best. Belkin sucks --I had one of these melt.

 

[lilduud]

I use one from Home Depot. It's a heavy duty shop-grade surge protector, it says. It's gray and made of metal. It was like $40.

Could you locate the brand for me biff? I'll take gods judgement... I mean Biffs.

 

[Bifferwine]

Tripp Lite power protection is the best. Belkin sucks --I had one of these melt.

Could you locate the brand for me biff? I'll take gods judgement... I mean Biffs.

It's a Belkin! :lol:

Belkin 10 Outlet Metal Surge Protector - F9D1001-15-DP at The Home Depot

 

[lilduud]

well now that i have this power terminal, is there any single or perhaps double surge-proof outlet? i dont want to have to buy a whle strip if i can just make the one i have now work with a single gfci

 

[lilduud]

what am i even supposed to look for in a surge protector haha

 

[dcantucson]

I look for one with a purdy finish. :shock: :mrgreen: