I'm looking for a Surge/PowerSaver for a 55" LED TV, Cable Modem, Router, Blueray, &amp; SoundBar. I'll want to plug in a laptop. Is this appropriate?
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This should work as long as you understand that whatever device is plugged into the outlet marked "master", when shut off, will turn off all other devices plugged into the "controlled by master" outlets. In addition, there are 3 "always on" outlets. You could then set up by plugging the tv into the "master" outlet-bluray and soundbar into "controlled" outlet and modem, router, and computer into "always on" outlet. this would prevent any vampire power useage by the bluray and soundbar.
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It's not a surge protector if that's what you're asking. It's a heavy-duty extension cord so it'll handle a TV and player but it won't protect your electronics in a storm or other power surge. I use mine to lengthen the reach of my power strip, which is surge protecting. I plug a lamp into it as well as the lamp doesn't require such protection.
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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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This Belkin 8 Outlet will work great at home or in the office, as a surge protector, it will do its job and then some!!
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Built-in surge protection is not a feature of the Belkin Powerline AV500. We recently lost one of a two set kit during an electrical storm, along with a modem, router, and small screen TV. Best practice with any electrical equipment during a storm remains pulling the plug . . .
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David, I will need to disagree with Chris on the surge protection issue. By my experience, I would say that a surge can cause damage to hardware up the CAT5/CAT6 line from the NETGEAR Powerline (The XAVB2501 to be exact). All of my equipment was surge protected except the XAVB2501 as it was recommended not to use surge protection on these. After a large storm one of my Powerlines was non-operational and the Cisco switch I had the Powerline linked with was also toast. The switch had been powered though a surge protector that had many other devices attached to it. All the other devices on that protector were fine. Could there be another cause for my switching being toasted that night? Perhaps, but being a resident of a rather stormy area of the united states I've always kept my electronics surged protected and I've never had anything release its magic smoke until this. The odds seem unlikely that the switch could be fried by anything other than the one device that was not surge protected, the Powerline XAVB2501. My thoughts, Noah P.
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My advice for a computer is to buy an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery backup. Belkin, APC, CyberPower are good choices. I have two CyberPower's, one to protect my iMac and Time Capsule backup and another to protect my 42" TV, Mac Mini and backup disk. A simple wall plug surge protector just isn't designed to protect these devices against the kind of surge you get from a lighting strike.
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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.
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A power adapter is only required on the unit you plug into your router/switch. The other ones get their power from the DirecTV receiver they are plugged into via coax. The ac adapter is not overly bulky but you should be able to match input/output voltages and use a compatible one you buy elsewhere but like I said, the included one is small enough and you'd be hard pressed to find anything smaller. I'm not home at the moment otherwise I'd list the voltage. If you are using the DECA to provide network connectivity to a device other than a DirecTV receiver then each adapter will need power since it won't be plugged into the receiver via coax.
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An outlet, preferable. A simple power strip, fine. A surge suppressor, iffy, especially if it has noise filtration. A UPS, forget it.
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It is important to always use a power strip to protect your equipment from power surge. I really enjoy the wall unite and use a power strip. If you have many wires a power strip is good. I have a wireless router unit cable box and my printer all in black it fits nicely. Very good unit. Be sure to attach the TV screen by the side and not back, it works better and easy access.
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Hi David, unlike your house I do have 3 pronged outlets. I know you could get the juice to flow by uasing a 2 into 3 prong converter (mostly gray in color) and are cheap to purchase....BUT I AM NOT sure about the surge protection working, I would call Belkin....
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I have a power surge protector -- just in case there is a lightning storm and if it knocks out the motor I will not be a happy camper. An extension of this arrangement means, a UPS may work. I see why not. Principle is the same. Actually, a UPS is a smart move.
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Hello Rob; I have used it on my Tv but not my computer. No particular reason. I would use a good powerstrip with a breaker but it would be best to check with a person who has the credentials before I used it on my computer. Somebody at Best Buy for example that is a member of their Geek Squad. Personally, if it were me ,I would do it because I have a 60.00 Powerstrip.
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I think you want something different. If I understand the question, you are looking for an adaptor. I have that problem as well in my older house. I also have a lot of adaptors in my outlets.
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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
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A neat little surge protector, ideal for any appliance that has a computer control e.g. microwave, refrigerator/freezer, wine cooler, laptop, iPad, iPhone etc. Although my home is protected by an all-house electrical surge protection unit (we live in a very high lightning probability area), I have also used specialized surge protectors for TV and Audio equipment as well as Computers that are all connected to incoming cable installations. Don't forget the telephone as well. Belkin provide a similar device that will protect your incoming phone line.