The uses of a flat surge protector, or flat panel surge protector range from the ideal spot to plug in a wall-mounted plasma TV; to nine outlet boxes for larger entertainment systems. For tight spaces, a power strip with a flat plug is the ideal solution.
The low profile of this surge protector makes it the perfect mate for today’s minimalist television designs and sound systems.
With the advanced technology of plasma and high definition televisions, today’s flat surge protectors have evolved to provide the ideal sound and picture. By filtering the incoming power, the clarity and definition of the A/V components is maximized.
A surge protector would not be a surge protector if it did not protect your delicate equipment from a power surge. Should your surge protection get tripped, automatic reset is a standard feature.
A flat surge protector for a home computer system, or for an office, provides similar features of flat panel surge protectors. However, a home/office strip looks different, and does not come standard with the audio/video filtering for a home entertainment system; they are considerably less expensive as well.
A dual outlet flat panel surge protector may run as much as $200; a basic flat plug single outlet surge protector for your home office starts at between $30 and $50, or less.
Another feature of a power surge protector with a flat wall plug that pivots that you can use for entertainment systems is the protection for HD cable and satellite signal lines. They are design conscious products as well, able to mount inconspicuously to the rear of a flat panel television.
If your needs are a little more simple, a flat plug right angle surge protector is designed for fitting in the spaces between walls and your electronics or the furniture they sit on. A flat plug set on the power cord at right angles makes it simple to keep your furniture as flush with the wall as possible.
The best surge protectors with flat plugs and long cords are engineered to accommodate multiple plugs, and keep all your power cords organized and safe. The protection offered to expensive electronic equipment from a surge protector cannot be underestimated.
Power surges can and do happen, and if the power cord to your expensive HD television set is not connected to a surge protector with a flat plug, it can be wiped out. Most manufacturers do not cover power surges on their products, either.
A flat surge protector is just basic common sense these days. It is a small price to pay for a substantial insurance policy on your equipment.
