do instructions include surge protection and grounding ?
318767
The literature does not mention of surge nor grounding protections but for lightening prone areas, I suggest grounding through the metal pole.
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.
465304
It so does protect againt surges. Those people writing negative reviews more than likely did not have a properly grounded outlet. It will not work without a ground! Get a circuit tester at any hardware store for about $5.00 (a lot cheaper at Harbor Frieght) and make sure your circuit is good. Besides the ground test, it will test the polarity on your circuits, and any GCFI's you have. Easy as pie to read ... not so easy to fix if you DON"T know what you are doing. Good luck -jay
2284275
Section 11 states that the product is protected against operational failure resulting from a power surge while properly connected to a surge protector. You may be required to provide your surge protector for examination. However...section 9, "WHAT IS NOT COVERED", states that improper electrical/power supply (as in, not using a surge protector), will not be covered. I'm sending you a short version of what I already sent to Amazon feedback, just in case. As I said, good luck!!
2197585
I drove a 4 foot grounding rod into the ground and wired (same size of wire or larger) it to the ground lead from the surge protector. This gives the protector way to bleed of any surge and dump it to ground. If location will not allow you to drive a rod, you can run wire back to a house ground and attach to it.
1270886
The unit provides protection against electrical spikes and surges. Your problem is with the electrical utility provider could be a transformer issue
417030
I think it does not need it. But instructions say ground wire is highly recommended. My take: since there is circuitry imbedded in the unit, the ground keeps it from getting fried. I wouldn't install without ground.
174267
I would not recommend doing so. Removing the grounding prong can result in an electrical hazard.
418836
I use it without grounding and no problem. It is a general rule for any electrical equipments tp avoid shock in case an electrical leak to the metal parts.
160516
No...because it requires a ground to work correctly.It will plug in & work but you would notice the red fault led light up,&the; manual says that for it to work correct you need a ground.You would be cheating your self & your equiptment for the protection,that's what were looking for.I'am guessing your home has later wireing,which didn't require grounding,like of todays.Sorry too give you the bad news,but for it too really protect & work correct would require a good ground system.And with the cost of electronics we don't want to cheat ourselfs.The parts inside require ground system to work correctly.Good luck,on finding solution. No...because it requires a ground to work correctly.It will plug in & work but you would notice the red fault led light up,&the; manual says that for it to work correct you need a ground.You would be cheating your self & your equiptment for the protection,that's what were looking for.I'am guessing your home has later wireing,which didn't require grounding,like of todays.Sorry too give you the bad news,but for it too really protect & work correct would require a good ground system.And with the cost of electronics we don't want to cheat ourselfs.The parts inside require ground system to work... » Read More No...because it requires a ground to work correctly.It will plug in & work but you would notice the red fault led light up,&the; manual says that for it to work correct you need a ground.You would be cheating your self & your equiptment for the protection,that's what were looking for.I'am guessing your home has later wireing,which didn't require grounding,like of todays.Sorry too give you the bad news,but for it too really protect & work correct would require a good ground system.And with the cost of electronics we don't want to cheat ourselfs.The parts inside require ground system to work correctly.Good luck,on finding solution. « Show Less
320479
Yes, you can plug it into a surge protector, and the timer will be protected from electrical spikes.
261575
never buy without instructions--- it will tell in the description section of the product if there are instructions, but the power wire is run to the fuse block
1733220
Yes. It has no ground post. All your circuits for this fuse block must be grounded elsewhere.
1461645
I have "whole-house" surge protection so I wasn't concerned with the capability of this unit. However, since you asked, I went back to the instructions that came with the unit. Under "Protections" it states: "USB circuits are equipped with over-load and short-circuit protections." That's it.
60045
No, not at all, just basic electrical knowledge. The instructions aren't real clear, but it's a good product.
119299
It seems to have a ground wire, probably with the properly grouding the protector will continue functioning. I had some issues with the same happening in the modem here "blowing modems away". The only save is ground it. May other way works for the fine line, normalizing it and sending back to the currency. But it for a thunder, it's something really destructible.
111529
Wiring instructions are included in the package. The instructions are here: http://www.intermatic.com/~/media/Intermatic/Documentation/Surge%20Protective%20Devices/IG%20Series/IG1240RC3%20Instructions.ashx -It is wired inside the house breaker box. It must be done with the main power breaker turned OFF. And then one must be very aware of where bare live connecors are. Circuit breakers often snap on to a bare metal piece that looks like it is a support but is actually the source of power. Be very careful!