I purchased this Plugable surge protector. Has anyone had a surge and if so how did this perform?
218393
We have had power outages and nothing bad happened to electronics plugged in to it. But don't know if we have actually had a surge. We mostly use it as a charging station.
218394
Florida is known for its frequent power surges and so far my unit has had no glitches whatsoever.
1709411
I've never used a Belkin surge protector before, but I would definitely recommend the HP. I've had one for a while now, with 8 different items plugged into it, and have had no problems.
44926
I have not experienced a surge while using it so far. I think in case of a surge it will cut power off automatically to protect the appliances connected to it. To reset, press the button on the side of one end of the power strip.
1762557
Yes . Operational failure resulting from a power surge while properlyconnected to a surge protector. You may be asked to provide Yoursurge protector for examination
1792717
I typically plug several devices into the same surge protector with no problems. Your problem may be with your surge protector's load capacity. Hope this helps.
767983
Hello, I had my surge protector for over 6 months now and I can tell you that I has saved my electronics several times. I live in Tampa Florida where lightening is quite common. The equipment has been helpful keeping my electronics (tv, computer, home theater ) in good working condition. I heard of neighbors having issues with some electronics due to the lightening. Therefore , I give this product thumbs up. Thanks
1016246
I've actually haven't had any surge problems since i've bought this protector honestly. I've read where people have had a long or short delay in the surge, but i've never had any problems since.
1537790
My understanding is that it's only an outlet strip, not a surge suppressor. The 15 amp overcurrent protector (circuit breaker) does not provide transient suppression.
1660852
I have not used surge protectors and have had it in place for several years with no problem. I'm not in a lightning prone region, but we do have occasional thunderstorms.
1050953
To be completely honest with you, I don't know if it is better than any other surge protector aside from the convenience factor. I just think it's a great surge protector because I can turn everything off with one, easy-to-reach switch. Like I mentioned on my review though, I recommend getting the updated version (Conserve Switch F7C01008q). I bought that in February 2011 and it's still working fine.
2020851
Not recommended. This is not a surge protector. It built for clearn electronic, and specifily build for each Hifi component such as pre amp, powered amp, dvd, TV, receiver etc. I recomend an addition monster cable power surge.Dan T
2069901
I would call tech support. Not great phone manners, but informative. I would highly recommend a surge protector. I replaced 4 circuit boards in 5 years. $$$
658477
no, this is not a surge protector. It is used to completely cut power to any appliance is that it is plugged into. for instance, I use this on my toaster oven which stays plugged into the wall always, and always draws trickle electricity. with the Belkin switch I only need to turn it off when I'm not using it turn it back on when I want to use it, thereby saving energy.
211098
I don't believe it has a built in surge protection. My Belkin has always been plugged into a UPS (uninterruptable power source) with surge protection.
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1) It has surge protection at 2040 joules http://www.p3international.com/manuals/p4330_manual.pdf and the clamp voltage of 359 is good. It is very good as surge protectors go http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/surge-protector7.htm . Now personally I use mine to only see power usage to get awareness of how things suck up power. I DO NOT like surge protectors because their clamp voltage is too high in my opinion. Really good surge protectors cost about 200+. Pretty good UPS's cost about the same. UPS's are faaaaaaaaaaar better if you have sensitive equipment. For camping you are fine. If at home on your entertainment system - use a UPS from APC. The clip voltage is 127 (settable) rather than 350 which burns up equipment. UPS does surge better, clipping better, switches during brown outs, and my BRS1500 for my flat screen runs longer than 20 min during a power failure while also running my dish network and my wireless phone.
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It is like most plug in surge protectors in the fact that it will only survive one major surge. When you "reset" a plug in surge protector after it has undergone a large surge it no longer offers protection. This device will survive several smaller surges.
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I think so it looks pretty durable. Actually I do not take any chances. My power supply is on a pole about 2' above the ground, so I plug all my stuff in and then take a 55 gallon trash can and set it down over the top including the surge protector. So far as I know the surge protector has just been setting there idle, however it is cheap compared to one blast coming through the line and screwing up even one circuit board. I had to replace a circuit board on a slidein camper a couple weeks ago and it cost $400 and change. Which reminds me, I better get another one.