Any reason why I should purchase this for my Petsafe system instead of a standard surge protector?
1530009
Yes. You cannot use a standard surge protector because there would be no place to plug the fence wire into a standard protector. This protector has saved me once in the past year, it protected the fence when we took a direct hit. The surge protector was fried but the system was fine. Petsafe replaced the surge protector free of charge. It sucked paying $30 (now I see it is $21) for this, but I would definitely recommend this device for your system.
1530010
A standard protector does not allow you to plug your boundary wire into the unit. a standard protector will only protect if lightening hits your main electrical supply through the pplug in. The pet safe unit protects against lightening hitting your boundary wire. I had this happen last year and fried my transmitter. The lightening is drawn to the electrified boundary wire.
362706
look at the factory specs. I've used tripplite for years and won't use any other surge protector.
1709410
This is a good surge protector. If it is good, use it and do not worry about the Belkin product.
1814776
No surge protection. It barely weighs anything. Not sure about the shielding. It's basically just a cheap power strip. If that's all you want then you will be satisfied.
1128475
There are better one's on the market protection wise, but this one filled my need to fit in a tiny space. I would say it is better than not having any surge protection. I got zapped by a lighting strike last year and that took out the circuit board in the garage door opener. So any protection is better than none. It has a 3 pronged plug and 2 led lights to let you know it is working.
1458716
I would get a heavy duty surge protector for an air conditioner. I think this unit is best suited for small electronics.
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.
1725905
I find the UPS or surge strip is usually my problem not the PC but either way it should help. I have my UPS plugged into one and that cleared up my main problem. Any type of surge protector appears to weaken the signal.
1282772
The product description claims that the strip offers over-current protection, though I have not had any power surges that have tested the strip. I currently have it plugged into a surge protector and I am having no problems.
360359
looks after RF hum, but not really a surge protector. try one of the fur man products for that application. or trip lite works well too.
678355
TakkyMonster may have an international adapter surge Protector. This Monster product I purchased is designed for US 110vac home use. It has great features for this use.
163606
Yes you will, but it is still readily accessible and the Unit comes with, in my case, a long enough cord to reach my surge protector. On my set up, because of the proximity to power, the unit is entirely invisible.
334277
I've been thinking about my response, and the gentleman that posted contact informatio for Tripp-Lite is the best response. Think I need to do more research myself. I've used these protectors on electronics for fear of utility voltage spikes and close lightning strikes. My kitchen appliances, AC, PC are all protected by them. They are massively constructed. Fortunarely I have a wood furnace with no electronics, but I do keep the refrigerator, microwave, coffe pot and electronic range operating on a genset. Contact Tripp-Lite and also research as much as you can.
593327
No it should not you may have bigger problems check to see if you have power or your surge protector is tripped
360360
it is a surge protector - and will protect you from a bad 'spike'. but for sensitive equipment that requires line conditioning, you might want to get something more advanced. this is a heavy duty outlet strip with a circuit breaker.
1270886
The unit provides protection against electrical spikes and surges. Your problem is with the electrical utility provider could be a transformer issue
64415
While I didn't see info. saying it wouldn't cover such appliances, these surge protectors are way too small for use with heavy draw appliances like ACs, refrigerators, space heaters, and big microwaves.