When in the OFF position will it protect TV from lightning strikes?
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These aren't surge protectors I don't believe. Plus, I've had two sets now and both stopped working within a couple months, so I wouldn't trust them anyway.
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The low voltage wires come out the bottom and the connections are protected from the weather. I have had thisunit for some time and it works great. I use the feature that has it come on at dusk for 6 hours.
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It would still protect the devices plugged into it if its off, as I understand it but I not an expert.
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Due to my temporary disability, my unit is sitting on a chair beside the TV and performing very well. You should not have a problem out of doors. I worry about lightening, however.
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I'm not sure Barry, it probably turns off to protect itself. I turn mine off when it's not being used
1238326
It is a surge protector that is designed to cut or engage power to smaller devices (such as DVRs, cable boxes, dvd players, or game systems) when a larger device (such as a Television) is turned off and on as a means of saving electricity.
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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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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.
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I have lost 2 televisions due to lightning strikes thru my cable service and one thru the power outlet. Since then I have taken the precaution of purchasing Uninterruptible Power Supplies for my TV's, VCR's, DVD players', game systems', PC's and my surround audio system, and quality surge protectors for everything else. But I have never had a problem with lightning passing between my devices and the televisions'. However, I have heard it can happen. If the jolt/surge is strong enough it will fry the wiring. Unless you know for sure this has happened to your cable it should be fine but know that wires and cables will go bad over time because they age. If you cannot get a signal between your components, try using another cable. If this cures the problem, then you know that the cable is bad and you should toss it away. I hope this helps.
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I haven't had that happen at all. The weight of the television seems to make it stay where it's put, but I do have a 50" TV on it. My wires don't put any noticable pressure to want to make it spin on it's own, either. I don't live in an earthquake zone either.
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No I am using it for an Invisible Dog Fence and it will be buried and attached to a low voltage signal generator where the dog has a receiver on it's collar. My dog will not be out in a lighting storm. I am not adding Lighten protection. Dan
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No. I would not worry about it. I would look for some additional clamps for the wire though. Tip...make sure to keep the wire short and it will help the TV stay closer to the wall.
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Yes, important to have. Also, if you have a multiple TV's you may need a line booster after this unit, but you will know. This is important to get don't skip on it. Others that reported it not working should make sure its still plugged into power and that they didn't have a lightning strike
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My cover is under a covered structure, so I cannot really tell. I do know that it zips and covers the entire TV. When the wind blows, rain does blow in there, but the TV remains dry. I hope this helped Dr. Charles Fisher
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This is a safety device that compares current out with current back. If there is a mismatch, because current is going somewhere else, it shuts off. It's designed to shut the power off fast enough to avoid serious injury if the reason for the current mismatch is that someone is getting a shock. It's certainly not designed to protect your devices, but since surge protectors generally work by shunting the surge to the ground line it would probably trip during a power surge.
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Hi Daniel, mine turns the other outlets off several minutes after going to standby Weather yours goes off depends on the change in on/STBY current draw. -The big screen TV also turns the other outlets off several minutes after STBY (RED Led light on TV front panel still on)
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It does not have an off on switch. It has a time switch for the length of time you want the 'TV' to be active after night fall. It has a photo sensor for nightfall.