Comments for Surge Protector http://reviewsurgeprotector.com Your Complete Source of Information and Reviews of Surge Protectors Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:24:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on A Guide To The APC Battery Backup Surge Protector by adminhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/a-guide-to-the-apc-battery-backup-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4062 admin Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:24:49 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1573#comment-4062 Hello Sherry. Does the device still work? Are you experiencing noticeable Battery Management issues? The device makes a clicking noise when it engages the backup power supply. This is normal. Also it could be the automatic voltage regulation of the device. Again, this is normal. It's a sign of brownouts or surges and the device compensating for the loss or surge of power. Have you recently had some kind of high powered electrical device installed in or around your home? Is the device plugged directly into the wall outlet and not in an extension of some sort? These can be issues to cause voltage regulation in the device. I hope this helps sort the problem. Hello Sherry. Does the device still work? Are you experiencing noticeable Battery Management issues? The device makes a clicking noise when it engages the backup power supply. This is normal. Also it could be the automatic voltage regulation of the device. Again, this is normal. It’s a sign of brownouts or surges and the device compensating for the loss or surge of power. Have you recently had some kind of high powered electrical device installed in or around your home? Is the device plugged directly into the wall outlet and not in an extension of some sort? These can be issues to cause voltage regulation in the device. I hope this helps sort the problem.

]]> Comment on A Guide To The APC Battery Backup Surge Protector by Sherry Blackhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/a-guide-to-the-apc-battery-backup-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4060 Sherry Black Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:23:10 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1573#comment-4060 What does it mean when when my APC Back-up ES 70 continues to make a clicking sound not a beep? What does it mean when when my APC Back-up ES 70 continues to make a clicking sound not a beep?

]]> Comment on A Guide To The APC Battery Backup Surge Protector by adminhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/a-guide-to-the-apc-battery-backup-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4061 admin Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:14:18 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1573#comment-4061 Hello Helen. The line from your phone base connecting to the wall jack plugs into the APC unit (network in). The cord that came with your APC is the line out and plugs into the jack on the phone handset. Hope that was easy enough. :) Hello Helen. The line from your phone base connecting to the wall jack plugs into the APC unit (network in). The cord that came with your APC is the line out and plugs into the jack on the phone handset. Hope that was easy enough. :)

]]> Comment on A Guide To The APC Battery Backup Surge Protector by Helennhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/a-guide-to-the-apc-battery-backup-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4059 Helenn Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:50:36 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1573#comment-4059 My harddrive was replaced and I'm trying to prevent that from happening again. I'm totally overwhelmed with this UPS and I know it's a simple thing because nothing should be as hard as I've made this out to be, but please help. I am so not computer literate I just bought a APC Back UPS and on the side there is a (network in) and A (network out) port which are obviously designed for the phone connections but this is where it gets confusing... I understand that one has to be for the phone cord leading from the phone wall jack, but the cord that came in the box, what do I with it what am I plugging it into? Please be specific and not technical at all. I'm still learning. Hopefully there are No dumb questions, just uneducated PC Users. :) My harddrive was replaced and I’m trying to prevent that from happening again. I’m totally overwhelmed with this UPS and I know it’s a simple thing because nothing should be as hard as I’ve made this out to be, but please help. I am so not computer literate I just bought a APC Back UPS and on the side there is a (network in) and A (network out) port which are obviously designed for the phone connections but this is where it gets confusing… I understand that one has to be for the phone cord leading from the phone wall jack, but the cord that came in the box, what do I with it what am I plugging it into? Please be specific and not technical at all. I’m still learning. Hopefully there are No dumb questions, just uneducated PC Users. :)

]]> Comment on Prime Surge Protector: Offering Quality Since 1986 by adminhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/prime-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4058 admin Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:26:36 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=406#comment-4058 Hi John. Sorry for the delayed response. What you are describing is more an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or a line conditioner response.Surge protectors don't condition the power supply. They simply respond to surges by blocking power from the connected equipment until the surge passes. You won't see any of this happening. Same thing in the event of a power outage. The surge protector will allow power to return to your television once power is restored to your home.If you are concerned about possible damage to your television from outages, I recommend purchasing a UPS device, which allows several minutes of battery-powered backup time to shut down equipment properly. Hi John. Sorry for the delayed response. What you are describing is more an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or a line conditioner response.

Surge protectors don’t condition the power supply. They simply respond to surges by blocking power from the connected equipment until the surge passes. You won’t see any of this happening. Same thing in the event of a power outage. The surge protector will allow power to return to your television once power is restored to your home.

If you are concerned about possible damage to your television from outages, I recommend purchasing a UPS device, which allows several minutes of battery-powered backup time to shut down equipment properly.

]]> Comment on Prime Surge Protector: Offering Quality Since 1986 by johnhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/prime-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4056 john Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:53:15 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=406#comment-4056 hello i have a six out let prime protector.red light say protected green says ground. i live in jamaica current goes out alot at times. wen the current goes and come back the tv computer turns right back on instantly ,shouldnt the protector wait a few minutes after current goes into it before power up the tv. just tryin to understand how it really works thanks for ur help hello i have a six out let prime protector.red light say protected green says ground. i live in jamaica current goes out alot at times. wen the current goes and come back the tv computer turns right back on instantly ,shouldnt the protector wait a few minutes after current goes into it before power up the tv. just tryin to understand how it really works thanks for ur help

]]> Comment on A Guide To The APC Battery Backup Surge Protector by adminhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/a-guide-to-the-apc-battery-backup-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4045 admin Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:09:23 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1573#comment-4045 Mandie, if you need a longer input cord, it's probably okay if you purchase a UL certified extension cord rated for the respective current of your APC unit. Keep in mind, it HAS to be a single-outlet extension cord only. Mandie, if you need a longer input cord, it’s probably okay if you purchase a UL certified extension cord rated for the respective current of your APC unit. Keep in mind, it HAS to be a single-outlet extension cord only.

]]> Comment on A Guide To The APC Battery Backup Surge Protector by Mandiehttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/a-guide-to-the-apc-battery-backup-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4043 Mandie Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:44:39 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1573#comment-4043 I have a question. I need a longer cord and the one we bought is too short. Can I plug in my APC Back-UPS ES 750 to a heavy gauge extension cord? I need about 6-9 feet and I see no other way to work this because of how this desk was built. What are the repercussions, if any?? Thanks!P.S. I haven't had any problems with my battery backup. We own 3. I have a question. I need a longer cord and the one we bought is too short. Can I plug in my APC Back-UPS ES 750 to a heavy gauge extension cord? I need about 6-9 feet and I see no other way to work this because of how this desk was built. What are the repercussions, if any?? Thanks!

P.S. I haven’t had any problems with my battery backup. We own 3.

]]> Comment on The Real Purpose Of Home Theater Surge Protectors by rocky couchhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/home-theater-surge-protectors.html/comment-page-1#comment-4034 rocky couch Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:57 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=141#comment-4034 where do I find out info on your single outlet surge protector where do I find out info on your single outlet surge protector

]]> Comment on Choosing The Best Surge Protector by Steveohttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/best-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-4028 Steveo Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:27:14 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=6#comment-4028 Couple of issues of note: 1) Joules have little/no meaning in the world of SPD's. The term has predominately been dropped within the industry for years now as the term doesn't have real value/meaning to the products function, operation or performance. Those that still use the term are pretty much using it as a marketing gimmick.2) Unless the surge protection within any device (Dish receiver) is UL or equivalent - listed or a recognized component - there is little if any surge protection present (refer to last sentence from #1). This also applies to UPS products in general as well.3) Most off-the-shelf surge protectors have a protection life of around 6 months in an active surge environment. In general - if you're using "plug-in" surge strips of mass produced and mass marketed manufacturers it's a good idea to replace them annually.4) You get what you pay for. A $20.00 plug-in surge protector is not quality (refer to #3). Sorry, it just isn't.5) Why you wouldn't plug your Dish receiver into a quality surge protector - I have no clue. A surge protector is a "non-load bearing" device. It shouldn't affect anything. 95 + % of the surge strips out there won't even turn on unless there's actually a change in voltage (goes above 150 volts). I'd argue the Dish guy is clueless. The only issue I could see is if the receiver is sending a signal over the power side (and this would make no sense - unless it's somehow between equipment). Plus, this would only be an issue if you were using a surge protector with frequency responsive circuitry. You aren't getting a frequency responsive circuitry unit for $20 or on 95 + % of the units off the shelf. Again, this tech guy I don't think understands surge protection - but at the end of the day, it's your call. Couple of issues of note:
1) Joules have little/no meaning in the world of SPD’s. The term has predominately been dropped within the industry for years now as the term doesn’t have real value/meaning to the products function, operation or performance. Those that still use the term are pretty much using it as a marketing gimmick.

2) Unless the surge protection within any device (Dish receiver) is UL or equivalent – listed or a recognized component – there is little if any surge protection present (refer to last sentence from #1). This also applies to UPS products in general as well.

3) Most off-the-shelf surge protectors have a protection life of around 6 months in an active surge environment. In general – if you’re using “plug-in” surge strips of mass produced and mass marketed manufacturers it’s a good idea to replace them annually.

4) You get what you pay for. A $20.00 plug-in surge protector is not quality (refer to #3). Sorry, it just isn’t.

5) Why you wouldn’t plug your Dish receiver into a quality surge protector – I have no clue. A surge protector is a “non-load bearing” device. It shouldn’t affect anything. 95 + % of the surge strips out there won’t even turn on unless there’s actually a change in voltage (goes above 150 volts). I’d argue the Dish guy is clueless. The only issue I could see is if the receiver is sending a signal over the power side (and this would make no sense – unless it’s somehow between equipment). Plus, this would only be an issue if you were using a surge protector with frequency responsive circuitry. You aren’t getting a frequency responsive circuitry unit for $20 or on 95 + % of the units off the shelf. Again, this tech guy I don’t think understands surge protection – but at the end of the day, it’s your call.

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