Comments on: What makes a good surge protector--Part 1

Everyone knows to use a surge protector for their computer. But which one? How do you choose? Welcome to surge protector school.

[tenc21]

More Surge Defeating Devices Info

Michael, you omitted mention of the ultimate protection against powerful ligthning strikes--always unplug the surge protector when not in use!
(http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci213630,00.html)


A comparison of suppressors is found here:
(http://www.askthebuilder.com/B235_Surge_Protector_Suppressor_Protection_Guide.shtml) Curiously, Tripp Lite is not listed.

[tenc21]

More Surge Defeating Devices Info

Michael, you omitted mention of the ultimate protection against powerful ligthning strikes--always unplug the surge protector when not in use!
(http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci213630,00.html)


A comparison of suppressors is found here:
(http://www.askthebuilder.com/B235_Surge_Protector_Suppressor_Protection_Guide.shtml) Curiously, Tripp Lite is not listed.

[raisabark]

surge protector internal batteries

Is it true that every surge protector's internal battery has a limited life - about three years?

[mhinnewyork]

No batteries in a surge protector

Surge protectors don't have batteries. You're probably thinking of a UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply.

[raisabark]

surge protector internal batteries

Is it true that every surge protector's internal battery has a limited life - about three years?

[mhinnewyork]

No batteries in a surge protector

Surge protectors don't have batteries. You're probably thinking of a UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply.

[bill.8992]

Can you connect surge protectors in series and increase the joule level of protection?

[stalbanswva3]

[Haalelea]

I would like to get a surge protector for my refrigerator, to save its circuit boards in case of any surges. What is recommended?