If I use this in-line surge protector, can /should I also run the coaxial through the surge protector for my TV?
2067696
Don't see why not. Any electrical surge should be directed by the lightening protector to ground, providing the flow to earth is adequate. Any secondary protection can only be beneficial, as long as signal quality is not compromised.
2067697
With any device installed in the line you will get some signal loss. This device had very little signal loss to the surprise of our "cable guy". As for using it in conjunction with a surge protector at the TV, it shouldn't be necessary as a "cable surge" protector but you may still want to use other protector for the electricity side of the TV. Our cable guy also said that if the cable coming into the house is properly grounded at the site of entry, a cable surge protector shouldn't be necessary at all...but I installed this device "just in case". Everything works great. However, also according to our "cable guy" this device should be installed so that the ground (to the outside ground or metal water pipe, etc) on this surge protector is a shorter distance than the distance to the TV. That is to assure that the surge gets to the ground before it has time to get to the TV.
2067698
You can, although during at home testing, the cable company has shown me errors that come up due to signal loss by going through a surge protector's coax in/out.
2067699
Yes. The surge protector has a ground wire screw. Connect to suitable ground. This is easy to install: a Good surge protector.
2067700
Yes, it is designed to protect the coaxial cabel system to any and all devices that are conected. Installed at point coaxial cabel enteres the house so that the entire coaxial system in the house is protected. Any tv or computer conected to the coaxial system beyond the instalation point would be protected.
922276
This does not support surge suppression on HDMI. Unless you are running HDMI through the wall to get to your television, such suppression also should not be necessary provided you have surge suppression on the power delivery for all components, on the coax lines for cable/satellite, and any coax/phone lines for cable/DSL internet service.
1139771
Thanks, Stan! Yeah, I've since checked w/ my local building dept. and it's definitely a no-no to run any AC power cord inside of a wall in any size, shape or form. Period. Will try adding a receptacle behind the TV because I loathe any kind of visible conduit, however discreet it might look. Hopefully, one of the two existing receptacles in the area are the last on a line. Otherwise, I think I'd have to bring an electrician into the picture. [Groan!]
1337174
To be honest I think you will have to try it or call the company about your location. By the way, I am happy with the product, I install in the attic of my house run coax cable to both of my TV.
455902
I have a coax going to this device which is running cable channels and I have it connected through an HDMI cable to my TV. Works fine for me.
218793
It is the correct unit to interrupt the power to a modem,provided the wire from the 'mole' that plugs into wall receptacle is a double flat cable and not a shielded (coaxial) cord.It's easier to Open one conductor in flat wire.Both conductors pass through switch but one side(Smoother, hot) gets cut,stripped and each side connected to screws in switch.(explained in directions that are in the bag.Unplug unit during the installation.You can, with more patience, use it on a coaxial wire.Interrupt the center wire if you want to strip a more difficult wire.I'm Ill & retired.Call on me again if you need other help.I was in Electronics/TV Repair for 52 years.
1169580
I am not using mine for that (mine is hooked up to a tv and satellite), but I would not see why it wouldn't work. The coaxial is also protected. They are excellent and give you peace of mind over your electronics. Hope this helped!
1532124
You could do it, but I would worry about interference from the power line on any cables you are running, assuming you are feeding them all straight down. They would be right next to each other. I have read power cables and coax cables should not be close to each other, and if they are, they should intersect at right angles to each other.
218360
I just had this problem and found this post after searching for a solution. I plugged my coaxial cable into my surge protector and bingo, problem solved. I am using component cables to connect my cable box to my HDTV. I think I'll exchange my box for an HDMI capable box and hopefully that'll solve my problem without using the surge protector.
774068
I use the power line and it works.... But I don't think you are supposed to use it with surge protectors... I found some of my wall outlets work better than others... In terms of performance... I get good internet speed but only get 4MB/sec when transferring files in network
956773
I made some search and find an article which might answer your question. I hope it helps! http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-surge-protector/
199055
No, this is for Cable/QAM/Cable Modems, basically if it runs through Coaxile.
1450347
You can plug your phone, cable and powered devices into this for full surge protection. It does not slow your speed or affect your devices in any way. The surge protection is a passive device and has no effect on the equipment. If your're using DSL then plug the phone line coming into the house into this device first then use the supplied cable to continue the connection to your modem. If you have a surge in the power or a possible lightning strike near the house then this device kicks in to absorb the extra energy. This may not protect a direct lightning strike so I also use a Supco SCM150 Surge Protector on the main breaker box of the house as added protection.
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From the manufacturers website for the Series 212 which is what this is: Strip and insert a #12 (minimum) ground wire into the hole provided on the surge protector. (Figure 3-1). Turn screw until wire is compressed and tight connection is made.See page 2 on the installations instructions on the following link. Once again, it is the Series 212:http://tiitech.com/repository/installationsheetlibrary/92219901-tii_210&212_InstNt.pdfAlso as far as the operation of the device if you have RG59 coaxial cable, you may need to change to RG6 coaxial cable "to ensure proper operation" of the TII 212. "Suitable adapters must be used that have center pin conforming to .040 inches requirement (eg. RG6, RG11)." From the manufacturers website for the Series 212 which is what this is: Strip and insert a #12 (minimum) ground wire into the hole provided on the surge protector. (Figure 3-1). Turn screw until wire is compressed and tight connection is made.See page 2 on the installations instructions on the following link. Once again, it is the Series 212:http://tiitech.com/repository/installationsheetlibrary/92219901-tii_210&212_InstNt.pdfAlso as far as the operation of the device if you have RG59 coaxial cable, you may need to change to RG6 coaxial cable... » Read More From the manufacturers website for the Series 212 which is what this is: Strip and insert a #12 (minimum) ground wire into the hole provided on the surge protector. (Figure 3-1). Turn screw until wire is compressed and tight connection is made.See page 2 on the installations instructions on the following link. Once again, it is the Series 212:http://tiitech.com/repository/installationsheetlibrary/92219901-tii_210&212_InstNt.pdfAlso as far as the operation of the device if you have RG59 coaxial cable, you may need to change to RG6 coaxial cable "to ensure proper operation" of the TII 212. "Suitable adapters must be used that have center pin conforming to .040 inches requirement (eg. RG6, RG11)." « Show Less
522489
The manufacture would want you to get a surge protector with a longer cable, which they do sell. But I have had similar situations and have done just that, with no problems.
960915
No. You can screw the coax into the back of the tv, just like any other television set.
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.