besides surges, does this help protect from power drops or brownouts? (lights dimming, audio dropouts)
1187846
Not so much. Really an industrial power bar with some rf filters and with a longer cord.
1187847
Your question would indicate that you want a UPS, and uninterrupted power supply; no it doesn't do that but it does prevent damage from power surges. Brown out protection requires a UPS.
1241461
No surge protection, not really a power strip either, I DJ and use it to plug 4 lights into one plugged switch, so when I turn the switch It controls 4 lights at once. Hope this helps
1016246
I've actually haven't had any surge problems since i've bought this protector honestly. I've read where people have had a long or short delay in the surge, but i've never had any problems since.
195625
I used a surge protected with mine. It was fine. However I bought mine in feb now it doesnt work. Just stopped working. I think I will stick to the brand "comfort zone" from walmart. Under $20 and still working
1249405
These surge protectors are connected to the main bus through the breakers you connect them to, they do not prevent voltage spikes they just limit the surge effects through a gating effect that limits the amount of surge that gets through. They attempt to allow only a small amount of the surge to get through and drain the rest to ground. They are not not perfect but they may save your expensive electronics.
1494830
Capacitors store extra power for your system, install your speakers first, if they work without your headlights or A/C dimming or switching off, you have plenty of power. if youre exerincing either of those issuses, a capcitor, or even an addition battery, could be helpful.
2008203
The UPS probably has a better surge suppressor than the passive one you'd be using so I don't see any practical value to doing that. However, having other surge suppressors elsewhere in your house won't do any harm and could help. Picture your computer as a house behind a dam. Each surge suppressor is a gate high in the dam designed to let flood waters flow to the left or the right of it's particular house(s) instead of letting water crest the dam and flood the house it protects. Current shunted in one area of your home modestly diminishes the voltage rise in other areas. If a wave (power surge) is high enough, no single gate (surge suppressor) will be sufficient. In that admittedly unlikely case, multiple surge suppressors throughout the house might be sufficient to jointly shunt the currents caused by the voltage spike past all of your electrical equipment - when one or two suppressors couldn't.
1814776
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.
1954533
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.
1315694
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.
1860895
This not something for "cleaning-up" power. By that I am guessing that you are talking about sags and surges. This is to protect against spikes, such as from a lightning hit. I believe some others have already responded with basically the same answer. --bill
2207607
It is not surge protected. I ended going to Home Depot and buying the Leviton T5280 to replace the one that comes with this kit.
199656
Yes, that's what I use it for. Haven't had a major test yet, but I bought this to replace a Monster unit that was more expensive and, after 8 years, allowed a sufficient surge to disable my flat screen tv. I have had good luck with a small Tripp Lite surge protector that I carry for a laptop and associated electronics (LCD projectors, etc.)
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/
767984
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
1860897
You need a power line conditioner to "clean up" your power. This surge protector guards against spikes and "brown outs".
162526
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.