Surge Protector

I just bought the little single outlet surge protector from Home Depot. I believe its made by Belkin. Has 2 led lights on it for "protected" and "grounded". seems to do the trick. nothing fancy.

Kurt

i have one like this
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgeC...AB/ref=sr_1_43?ie=UTF8&qid=1321746489&sr=8-43

if you use the bottom plug mine does not .

A lot of us are using this TrippLite UltraBloc unit:

www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-ULTRABLOK...B81D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321755230&sr=8-1

I have one of these set aside for my Mt. Vernon AE insert that will be here in a few weeks:

http://www.amazon.com/APC-PRO8-Surg...Z6M7/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1321755869&sr=8-6



It has switched and always-on outlets, which is something I like.

cuznvin said:

imacman said:

A lot of us are using this TrippLite UltraBloc unit:

www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-ULTRABLOK...B81D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321755230&sr=8-1

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Thanks!! Looks heavy duty!!

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It has very good specs:

AC suppression joule rating 1410
AC suppression response time NM = 0 ns. CM = <1 ns
Protection modes Includes full normal mode (H-N) and common mode (N-G / H-G) line surge suppression
Clamping voltage (RMS) 140
AC suppression surge current rating 48,000 amps

I've got one like this, a Belkin single outlet model, only mine is a charcoal gray.



You can find these at Home Depot pretty cheap.

edit: I just realized that smilejamaica beat me to it.

imacman said:

A lot of us are using this TrippLite UltraBloc unit:

www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-ULTRABLOK...B81D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321755230&sr=8-1

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Would it be OK to use this if I were running off a Generac 8000W non-inverter generator (dirty power)?

PA_Clinker said:

I've got one like this, a Belkin single outlet model, only mine is a charcoal gray.

You can find these at Home Depot pretty cheap.

edit: I just realized that smilejamaica beat me to it.

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Don't get caught up in buying expensive protectors. most important thing is make sure it has three line protection. For 6 dollars it is a three line protector, best bang for $6.00. It is a single use unit, but how often will you need to replace it? I never had to replace mine yet and had it for a few years.

I've had to replace surge protectors in my house because they did their job, took the surge and protected the appliance. Even to the point where it left a slight burn mark on hardwood floor. So on that note I have protectors on every major appliance, computers, stereo, TV, etc, and on the main panel box. The surge also took out my cook top, new refrigerator, all GFCI outlets, etc. The power company, refused to acknowledge there was a problem until I took a pic of the 'burnt' electric meter . Many have warranty & coverage on loss so save receipt and box.

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I had Duke power install a surge protector on my electric meter. I pay about $12/mo for one year. I still use a Bilikin strip surge protector on my pellet stove

Interesting, I'll have to see National Grid or "National (Act of God) Grid" has that available.

Good luck just keep paying the high delivery price from National Greed I mean Grid.

Good luck just keep paying the high delivery price from National Greed I mean Grid.

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Agree..........You got that right