Does this unit have built in surge protection? If so how many joules? If not, should it be plugged into a surge protector? If so, how many joules?
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.
211099
No, it does not, and since most surge protectors are very temporary, if you use one it should be a separate unit. Most units of this sort do not use them. I do not.
2150409
It's rated at 100,000 amps total surge, but other than that, I don't see a joule rating.
2080640
I didn't look at the other comments before responding... sorry. More is better, opinions vary, nothing is perfect, I deemed this adequate and it insures my warranty is not invalidated for not using a surge protector. Regarding how much more you might want, here is one reference: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/surge-protector7.htm
239225
The device does not consume power hence joules are an inappropriate method of rating this device. There is no conversion since there is no time component. The specs on this are: 120VAC, 15amp, 1800watts. The technical specification sheet on this is available at: http://360electrical.com/our_products/surge_protector/4-outlet_rotating_surge_protector.pdf
1631344
It is not recommended through a surge protector. It may not work at all or will be unreliable. I do not know if has one built in, but I have three and have been using them for over a year with no issue.
410281
i don't think it is a surge protector. it does act like a circuit breaker and shuts off when it gets too hot. you'd really need to ask the manufacturer about surge protection.
160513
The manual clearly warns against connecting this to an ungrounded unit. An ungrounded outlet is not only a safety risk to what you plug in it, but also completely negates any benefit of a surge protector.
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
1846149
It's not a surge protector if that's what you're asking. It's a heavy-duty extension cord so it'll handle a TV and player but it won't protect your electronics in a storm or other power surge. I use mine to lengthen the reach of my power strip, which is surge protecting. I plug a lamp into it as well as the lamp doesn't require such protection.
1410180
Thanks for answering. Do I need a different surge protector for Italy than the ones we have in USA?
1090193
Surge protector are designed to stop the flow of current to your electrical device. This product is no different. It would either have to be reset or replaced depending on how heavy of a surge it received.
1480296
I don't see why not. I have never seen a need to plug ours into a surge protector but go ahead if you feel a need to.
1954533
I didn't have one. Sounds more like a power strip to me. I had the same equipment, each on its own adapter, outlet. I didn't have surge protection, it an was fine but could have been luck of the draw. If you want added peace of mind, then get it.
239224
The manufacture of any legitimate surge protector will design and test their device for surge clamping capacity and will generally express this in Joules. Generally the higher the number the better the protection but it gets complicated after that. The point here is that the manufacturer had not done that for this model and that might mean they have not tested it or don't want to tell us. The newer model 36036 is sold by Amazon and does include Joule rating and it is quite good for this price range and design.
2187595
When the charging is done (100%), the charging signal is still on, it will keep it at full charging. In the manual book, it says it has surge protection. I put five devices on, just regular warm but not heat or burn. Hope this helps, Thank you
267022
Yes, it has a surge protector, but I don't know if it's a new or old model.
771056
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.