I have a pretty high voltage computer (650W) that I would like to keep protected from surges. Is this protector a good choice?
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Yes. wattage has nothing to do with a standard 120v system. Its all about the amps.
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I built one at 650 ...no problems at all...and i have 4 external hard drives ...a monitor...a sound system--and a printer all connected!...no problems!
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You are asking two questions: Will this handle 650 watts. You can easily plug 650 watts into it. Yes. Is this a good choice? NO! My TV and other items were plugged into two of these. A surge hit the house at midnight. Everything attached was either damaged or destroyed, with one exception. I put in a claim with Belkin, thanks to the giant warranty claim that is prominently displayed in big letters on the front of the box. Claim denied!
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My advice for a computer is to buy an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery backup. Belkin, APC, CyberPower are good choices. I have two CyberPower's, one to protect my iMac and Time Capsule backup and another to protect my 42" TV, Mac Mini and backup disk. A simple wall plug surge protector just isn't designed to protect these devices against the kind of surge you get from a lighting strike.
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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.
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Tripp Lite's website specs say: "UL1449 let through rating 400, 500, 500", so if my understanding of surge protector-related stuff is accurate, this little unit is probably not the best choice for sensitive and/or expensive electronics like computers, TVs, etc... I use mine for cordless phone charging bases and microwave ovens.
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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
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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.
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Sure. My favorite feature of the protector is that if it is compromised by a surge, it will start beeping about every 30 seconds to inform you if it is out of sight. I would not use it for electronics because it is designed to continue providing power to your refrigerator so your food will not spoil and in the event of a storm, it would not continue any additional protection and would let additional surges through.
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As long as the amps are the same or greater on the surge protector you should have no problem.
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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.
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I recommend that you buy a good surge protector/power cleaner to plug your towers into, one of the length you need. I use one for my system that is made by Monster.
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I suggest you contact the manufacturer for your answer. Personally, I would only plug those units into a 15-20 amp dedicated wall socket with GFCI protection. I use this surge unit for my computer, monitor, external hard drives, wireless router etc. with excellent results.
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I use mine in the kitchen where a surge protector laying on the counter is not convenient. I have it on my toaster as well as the coffee maker.
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Yes, it is a surge protector. That is it's main purpose. I had a surge a few weeks ago at a campground and nothing was affected. It is worth the peace of mind.
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From advertizing on outer box:For Computers & "HOME THEATERS" ..My thought:would think that any surge protector that has Coaxial Connections for TV / Cable Box(as the Monster Power has) would be safe to use for TV. Although they "Monster Power" may by chance also make a Surge Protection System specially designed just for Home Theater Systems?
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Sure. If you live in an area where the voltage isn't reliable it's best to put a protective device on your outlet.
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This is a good surge protector. If it is good, use it and do not worry about the Belkin product.
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I don't recommend exceeding the specified maximum amperage rating of the protector. You will damage the surge protector.
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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.