My expensive flat screen TV's main board has blown up TWICE since I've owned it. Is this the kind of product that will help protect it?
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Yes it will help my last Panasonic p50st50 main board was blown but I never had a problem since a year and a half after buying this. I live in apartments so every day their are few surge problems. Another reason of mainboard blowing can be overheat make sure tv gets a little space in back for ventilation.
838661
It can't do anything but help. I saw a flat panel's power supply inoperative because of inferior Chinese capacitors that had domed up, and it came back fine with new caps. Would filtered power have helped in that particular case? Who knows? I hear my LE1200 click occasionally, which tells me its relays are doing what they need to do to replace, just for a second or less, "bad" power coming into the outlet to protect my caps and other components. This is NOT an uninterruptible power supply, of course, but a filter against spikey power and brief under- and over-voltage situations. I use these on two TVs and a PC. No way to know for certain what effect they have had, other than my piece of mind, which is worth every penny they get for these jewels.
838662
Yes, it would protect your equipment. I use several of them around the house.
838663
this is a far better solution to a typical surge protector but .. it depends on why its blowing up. the problem I fixed with mine is that I'm on the end of a "feed line". when the power station switches my feed line to other main feeder lines, then I get a short low power condition and then a high voltage surge. 90 or so volts for a couple of seconds and then 150+ for a split second. this was surging all the switching power supplies in my house. The APC's auto transformer corrects this. the APC also has surge protector components in it. The only sure cure is to run a UPS after the APC unit. ... 120v to APC to UPS to electronics. this is a far better solution to a typical surge protector but .. it depends on why its blowing up. the problem I fixed with mine is that I'm on the end of a "feed line". when the power station switches my feed line to other main feeder lines, then I get a short low power condition and then a high voltage surge. 90 or so volts for a couple of seconds and then 150+ for a split second. this was surging all the switching power supplies in my house. The APC's auto transformer corrects this. the APC also has surge protector components in it. The only sure cure is to run a UPS after the... » Read More this is a far better solution to a typical surge protector but .. it depends on why its blowing up. the problem I fixed with mine is that I'm on the end of a "feed line". when the power station switches my feed line to other main feeder lines, then I get a short low power condition and then a high voltage surge. 90 or so volts for a couple of seconds and then 150+ for a split second. this was surging all the switching power supplies in my house. The APC's auto transformer corrects this. the APC also has surge protector components in it. The only sure cure is to run a UPS after the APC unit. ... 120v to APC to UPS to electronics. « Show Less
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We've got it to protect against things thrown at it (we lost the previous 2 TVs because of such "accidents"), but fortunately it hasn't been tested yet. To me it seems strong enough to protect against projectiles like a Wii remote or a shoe. Against strong pushing it's different because it can flex a lot (specially n theare center), but I think it's still a lot better than nothing.
890488
Hard to say without more info. Was it it hit by a power surge? I don't know about this particular model, but I had a different Samsung model TV that this happened to and I found out the power supply went bad. I figured that out myself by taking it apart and probing around with a meter. But, I am an electrical engineer and not that intimidating to me. I found the replacement power supply board online for $150. I replaced it and no problems since. If you problem is common for your model, you'll see it everywhere on the internet if you Google it. That is what pointed me in the direction to look on my TV.
286093
I would be concerned about the heat coming out of the top. It may damage the TV.
1847346
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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.
1291394
I have a 40 inch flat screen on top of mine and have had since I bought it about a year ago. I made sure that the wheels are sitting on some small pieces of board to make sure it is stable and the tv wont fall off because soft carpet is unstable.
425866
The kit was okay, but the solder stick that I purchased also did not heat up well enough. So get yourself a reliable solder stick and you should be fine. I am just junking the TV and getting new. I hope this helps.
1477013
seems to be some kind of painted pressed board. I simply wanted something to put my tv on over my dvr to dissipate heat.
193630
I have without thinking about it and haven't noticed any damage. I would suggest that a hot pad is used to protect it.
2112732
This device is intended to provide protection for cable wires, whether from a satellite dish or a cable coming into the house. Lightning can strike the ground, your roof, a utility pole, etc. We live in central Florida and have had two strikes since installing this device. The outside cable equipment was damaged but none of our electronics were hurt. For the amount of money, it is cheap insurance for expensive electronics. Ground it well!!!
256605
yes, you are going to need to take it in to a repair shop. If you do a search on the internet you will find many others that have had this problem. TV's now days don't get repaired in the true sense. complete boards are just replaced
1169581
Thanks for your question. It can be used to protect any device that is within the load specifications of the device. Thanks again.
886622
Yes. It is a continuous roll 150 feet long, so you have plenty to wrap around a TV. But they are small bubbles, so one layer would not protect the screen from all contact with other objects. The bubble wrap would not protect the screen from a hard or sharp blow.
1051254
My TV was The box was wet on the top and one side. I immediately unpacked it and set it up to check for damage. The TV is functioning perfectly.
292224
Well I dont think there's any product that can protect it from breakage if you hit it with something or drop it. It does a very good job protecting it from scratches and glare as well as being extremely east to apply.
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Supposedly it will protect screens from nicks, chips and cracked screens etc