does this also provide surge protection? Or can you plug a surge protector into it?
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Copied directly from the product description: "Keep All of Your AV Equipment Safe with Advanced Dual Mode Plus Surge Protection Common surges and spikes can easily damage or destroy the delicate circuitry in your AV equipment. The HDP 900G PowerCenter provides the advanced protection you need to keep all your valuable equipment protected against even the most powerful surges. Exclusive Dual Mode Plus automatically disconnects to isolate your equipment from harmful surges and spikes. It also sounds an alarm to let you know that the PowerCenter has protected your electronics from dangerous power conditions. "
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That is a power switch. As far as I know it offers no protection from a power surge.
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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
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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.
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It has a regular three-prong cord that I just plugged into a surge protector that plugged into the wall. Hope that helps.
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Installing the Whole House Surge Protection device into the electrical panel provides protection for both the 120VAC and 240VAC as it attaches to the panel the same as a 240VAC circuit breaker meaning that it protects both legs of the AC circuit. Consequently, it provides the fist level of protection for all of your electrical devices such as the heater, air conditioner, electric stove, etc. The only draw back is that if it is tripped, by say a lightning strike, it will have to be replaced. Regardless, it's still a good investment if it saves all of your appliances which do not have a dedicated surge suppressor. It is still recommended that you have a surge suppressor on items such as computers and televisions, etc.
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It comes with grounded cord and since it has surge protection might assume the ground connection is involved that protection but I am not electrical expert.
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No I do not but I do keep it plugged into a surge protector. So far, so good.
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It does, but unless there are circuit boards in your appliances, there is no need for surge protection. Motors of fridges and other large appliances handle surges just fine, typically. Surge protection is meant for finer electronics that cannot handle fluctuations. Large ac motors can just fine. And remember, surge protection is NOT lightning protection.
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That is a excellent question. I assumed that they are since the surge would come from the AC 120 volt source at the outlet. I would think that the surge would hit the protection first before it could pass through the outlets. The JOULES rating of the device is not very high in the first place so the protection is minimal but is better than none at all. I purchased it because the prongs for the outlet fold up into the back and makes a nice compact package. The USB chargers work great also. I run my WIFI hot spot off one of the USB ports continually. Mediabridge makes excellent products. A really good surge protector would not be very portable and is bulky. The higher the JOULES rating the larger the protector and the higher the cost. Sorry for rambling but surge protection is a long complicated topic. Harold
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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!!
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3-prong. Doubt you will be able to find a surge protector that is not a 3-prong. Any "jury rigged" connection would be dangerous. Find a person at your local hardware store who is knowledgeable about electrical connectors.
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Please note that this is not a converter. It is a surge protector and power strip.
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Yes, this functions as a surge protector also. Battery & Surge Protected Outlets = 4; Surge-Only Protected Outlets = 2
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Thank you for the question!It is not recommended to plug an extension cord or another power strip into a surge protector. It will still work, however the surge protection function will no longer work and your equipment will be at risk of surges.Globe Customer Appreciation Team
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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
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It comes with it's own cord, which is simply plugged into your wall outlet. To protect it I would suggest using a power surge protector.