Surge Protectors [message #65131] |
Fri, 03 December 2010 07:26 |
Corded
Messages: 16 Registered: November 2010
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Chancellor |
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I remember reading somewhere that surge protectors are only good for one surge, and then they need to be replaced. Is this true? We get a lot of power outages where I am; that would be a lot of replacing!
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Re: Surge Protectors [message #65147 is a reply to message #65131] |
Fri, 03 December 2010 13:39 |
Adveser
Messages: 434 Registered: July 2009 Location: USA
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Illuminati (1st Degree) |
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Yes, that is true, if they are the sort that has a fast acting fuse. If they don't have that at least, they need to be replaced when they are brand new. I think they are convenient power strips and nothing more. I think they level out the signal a bit, but a power surge is going to essentially bypass their functionality. If there is no explicit warranty attached to it indicating they are willing to pay if something goes wrong, you can't be too sure they are protecting you from anything.
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