Surge Protector
Surge Protection
Use A Clean Power Surge Protector For Humming Issues
A clean power surge protector is of extreme importance in protecting all electrical audio and video equipment in a household or office. If any electrical equipment is not connected to with surge protection and a power surge occurs, then the high voltage can damage or permanently destroy the AV equipment. The major benefit of this kind of surge [...]
The Philips Surge Protector – Nothing Fancy, Just Solid Protection
If you've read any surge protector reviews on this site or been to any forums geared around surge protection you may have encountered mention of some fairly sophisticated equipment out there to cover all of your surge protection needs. Well, if you're not quite surge what all the techno jargon means when someone mentions clamping voltage or Joules [...]
Newpoint Surge Protectors
A question that often comes up in our emails is if you live in an area where lightning strikes aren't at all the norm, is a surge protector required for home appliances? First off, let's be honest and say that it is unlikely that any of your equipment, whether it's surge protected or not, would survive a lightning strike. However, Power Sentry, [...]
Surge Protector Reviews Are As Important As Any Other
With the influx technology today, surge protectors are becoming more and more common household devices. The list of electronics they protect is extensive, from computers to satellite dishes to hair dryers and anything else that has tiny electronic parts. Having solid surge protector reviews to seek for guidance is as important as it is with any [...]
The First Silicon Surge Protector From STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is an international manufacturer of protection ICs (Integrated Circuits) has developed the first silicon based surge protector which meets the IEC61000 standard for international surge protection. These new surge protectors will provide protection for power supplies across the globe with the most heat conducive semiconductors [...]
Surge-TEK Re-Brands Itself As LEA Networks
The company formerly known as Surge-TEK Industries has announced that it will now refer to itself as LEA Networks. Surge-TEK was a leader on a global level in surge protector devices and surge protection technology and connectivity protection systems. The reason for the new name leans on the companies reputation of brand recognition and a [...]
What Is A Surge Protector?
The most common use for a surge protector is for people with a personal computer who need to plug many cords into one outlet. Often times it is referred to as a power surge strip or a surge suppressor. If you own a desktop computer then you know your two-pronged wall outlet is unable to host all the cords from the many components of a computer. [...]
Prime Surge Protector: Offering Quality Since 1986
Prime has been a quality manufacturer of surge protectors since 1986. Their reputation stands on meeting the needs of their customers with whom Prime has a long-standing relationship. The list of their products is extensive and covers more than just their Prime surge protector line; they produce everything from spooled wire to heavy-duty power [...]
The Aesthetics Of A Black Surge Protector
This isn't a review of surge protectors per se, but delves more into the aesthetics of using the devices as they can sometimes be a little obtrusive when it comes to plugging a mass of cords into an outlet. Especially if the surge protector is not concealed by furniture, this mass of electrical wiring can be quite ugly. Not many people think of [...]
A Review: Surge Protector Top Ten Questions
While it's great to have info on surge protectors and be able to read surge protector reviews to help you decide what product will best serve your needs, it doesn't really benefit you if you don't know some basic knowledge about them. There is a lot of information on this site about popular brands and equipment that requires surge protection, but [...]
DITEK: Surge Protectors You Can Count On
Once you have made the decision that you will need surge protection, the next step is to decide on what kind will best serve your needs. The company from whom you will purchase is a deciding factor because you want to be able to trust that you have bought a product that's going to protect your equipment. You want a surge protector to be of high [...]
Surge Protection Issues With Laser Printers
Does it hurt to plug a laser printer into a surge protector? In general, you want surge protection on all of your electronic equipment. With that in mind, some equipment requires a specific kind of protection which you can easily determine by reading the manual of the appliance in question. The number of volts your equipment uses on start up and [...]
Surge Protector Reviews
When lightning strikes or there are other electrical issues in your home's internal wiring, it can create a power surge. This is when the voltage in the lines raises substantially above normal loads. A normal voltage level for a standard American home is 120 volts. Anything above this is considered a surge. To combat this rise in voltage, [...]
The HomePlug Powerline Alliance: Not Quite A Surge Protector
The HomePlug Alliance is not an electronics manufacturer, nor is there a HomePlug surge protector on the market. The HomePlug Powerline Alliance is a group of likeminded individuals that founded an institution which created an industry standard for specifications regarding networks utilizing the same electrical line and interconnecting with each [...]
Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
Surge protector issues from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the Belkin SurgeMaster surge protector. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise [...]
How A Surge Protector Works
A surge protector is an important device for today's modern electronics. The principle behind how a surge protector works is it dampens excessive voltage in a power surge through diversion to a grounding wire within the surge protection device, effectively absorbing the destructive energy and preventing damage to electronic equipment. The diverted [...]
Choosing The Best Surge Protector
If you've been looking for the best way to protect electrical equipment in your home from electrical surges, then you would be wise to invest in a surge protector for your home. While not every type of surge suppressor is right for your needs you can find one easily by knowing what you are looking for. The following information will help you in [...]
The Woods Surge Protector
You might have seen these surge protectors in a grocery store at one time, maybe your local hardware store, but the Woods surge protector is no longer in production. At least it isn't made under the Woods name. In December 2007, Coleman Cable, a leading manufacturer in cable and electronic wire for security, sound, telecommunications, electrical [...]
The Interex Surge Protector: Easy Come, Easy Go
When it comes to technology, the market moves very fast and the company that thrives today may not be here tomorrow. That was the case with Interex, the company out of Wichita, Nebraska, who produced quality surge protectors for 16 years before declaring bankruptcy and dissolving. The Interex surge protector was top-of-the-line in its day when the [...]