Comments for Surge Protector http://reviewsurgeprotector.com Your Complete Source of Information and Reviews of Surge Protectors Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on 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.

]]> Comment on Why Does My Monster Surge Protector Beep? by adminhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/why-does-my-monster-surge-protector-beep.html/comment-page-1#comment-4015 admin Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:44:44 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=972#comment-4015 Contact information for Monster can be found at the bottom of the article here: http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/are-monster-cable-surge-protectors-worth-it.html Contact information for Monster can be found at the bottom of the article here: http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/are-monster-cable-surge-protectors-worth-it.html

]]> Comment on Why Does My Monster Surge Protector Beep? by Yvette Pirtlehttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/why-does-my-monster-surge-protector-beep.html/comment-page-1#comment-4014 Yvette Pirtle Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:06:56 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=972#comment-4014 Hello, all I need is to find out how do I get a replacement , for my Home Theatre PowerCenter HT800 power surge cord? Is their a telephone number to call? Anything? Thank you. Hello, all I need is to find out how do I get a replacement , for my Home Theatre PowerCenter HT800 power surge cord? Is their a telephone number to call? Anything? Thank you.

]]> Comment on Prime Surge Protector: Offering Quality Since 1986 by T Jeffrieshttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/prime-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-3950 T Jeffries Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:00:20 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=406#comment-3950 The Prime model I used reassuringly boasted a "$100,000 (?) equipment replacement warranty". That felt reassuring...until it failed to protect my equipment. A lightning storm fried the computer board in my 40" LED HDTV, just out of factory warranty, and signal provider converter box. The indicator light on the surge suppressor indicated that the unit did not receive any hit/did not do its job.The company stipulates that the customer suffering a loss must first try to obtain compensation from his/her TV/internet/CATV provider, electric utility and insurance company before applying to Prime. All claims are sent to Prime's lab, which has sole determination as to whether its product was at fault.Needless to say, the company absolved itself of any responsibility. Neither my computer nor connected ancillary equipment (printer, 3 external disc drives, 5 1/2 terabytes of external hard drives, modem, chargers, iPods) suffered any such damage, because they were actually protected--by another firm's surge suppressor.Also needless to say, I will never purchase a surge suppressor--or any other piece of equipment--from Prime, Inc. The Prime model I used reassuringly boasted a “$100,000 (?) equipment replacement warranty”. That felt reassuring…until it failed to protect my equipment. A lightning storm fried the computer board in my 40″ LED HDTV, just out of factory warranty, and signal provider converter box. The indicator light on the surge suppressor indicated that the unit did not receive any hit/did not do its job.

The company stipulates that the customer suffering a loss must first try to obtain compensation from his/her TV/internet/CATV provider, electric utility and insurance company before applying to Prime. All claims are sent to Prime’s lab, which has sole determination as to whether its product was at fault.

Needless to say, the company absolved itself of any responsibility. Neither my computer nor connected ancillary equipment (printer, 3 external disc drives, 5 1/2 terabytes of external hard drives, modem, chargers, iPods) suffered any such damage, because they were actually protected–by another firm’s surge suppressor.

Also needless to say, I will never purchase a surge suppressor–or any other piece of equipment–from Prime, Inc.

]]> Comment on The Convenience Of A Wall Mounted Surge Protector by michael grahamhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/wall-mounted-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-3947 michael graham Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:51:17 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=737#comment-3947 do surge protector use a lot engery for as the light bill goes????????????????? do surge protector use a lot engery for as the light bill goes?????????????????

]]> Comment on The Electrical Panel Surge Protector: Coverage For The Whole House by KYHhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/the-electrical-panel-surge-protector-coverage-for-the-whole-house.html/comment-page-1#comment-3904 KYH Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:07:32 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1051#comment-3904 Well, we just moved in to a new house and had a power outage. As a result, it blew out the fuse on our AC, the control board on the clothes dryer, and the control board and control panel on the dishwasher as well as several small appliances. We had to get a new dishwasher ($900), $100 to fix the AC, and $200 to fix the clothes dryer (not to mention the lights and plugs TBD). In any event, it costs about $160 to $250 have an electrician to install a whole house panel protector. Personally, it is money well spent and it will save you money down the road. Well, we just moved in to a new house and had a power outage. As a result, it blew out the fuse on our AC, the control board on the clothes dryer, and the control board and control panel on the dishwasher as well as several small appliances. We had to get a new dishwasher ($900), $100 to fix the AC, and $200 to fix the clothes dryer (not to mention the lights and plugs TBD). In any event, it costs about $160 to $250 have an electrician to install a whole house panel protector. Personally, it is money well spent and it will save you money down the road.

]]> Comment on Intermatic Surge Protector: One Of The Industry’s Leading Whole House Surge Protectors by adminhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/intermatic-surge-protector-one-of-the-industrys-leading-whole-house-surge-protectors.html/comment-page-1#comment-3891 admin Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:23:10 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=1105#comment-3891 Mark, thank you for your question. Your Intermatic model is rated at 1200 joules. In all honesty that is more than sufficient for external surges provided you have secondary protection within your home. Whole house surge protectors are generally rated by their clamping voltage (at least 500 for maximum safety) and max amperage (36,000+) and less for their joules rating. If you are set on finding a device with a higher joules rating then I suggest looking into some Eaton models. A basic Eaton whole house surge protector has a joules rating of 1890. Mark, thank you for your question. Your Intermatic model is rated at 1200 joules. In all honesty that is more than sufficient for external surges provided you have secondary protection within your home. Whole house surge protectors are generally rated by their clamping voltage (at least 500 for maximum safety) and max amperage (36,000+) and less for their joules rating. If you are set on finding a device with a higher joules rating then I suggest looking into some Eaton models. A basic Eaton whole house surge protector has a joules rating of 1890.

]]> Comment on The Newpoint Surge Protector by adminhttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/the-newpoint-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-3890 admin Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:01:07 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=151#comment-3890 Hello Barbara. If you know the manufacturer there's a good chance you can register it online at their website. If you can't find the information you are looking for, let me know and I will see what I can do to help. Hello Barbara. If you know the manufacturer there’s a good chance you can register it online at their website. If you can’t find the information you are looking for, let me know and I will see what I can do to help.

]]> Comment on The Newpoint Surge Protector by Barbarahttp://reviewsurgeprotector.com/the-newpoint-surge-protector.html/comment-page-1#comment-3889 Barbara Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:58:11 +0000 http://reviewsurgeprotector.com/?p=151#comment-3889 I purchased my surge protector in another state. Isn't there somewhere I can register it online? I purchased my surge protector in another state. Isn’t there somewhere I can register it online?

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