Does it have surge protection?
1452311
No but it id GFCI protected with a reset switch. We are very pleased with the quality of this item.
1452312
No it does not, it's just a strip with a on/off switch and a circuit breaker. I run mine off a APC smart ups unit and SurgeX noise/surge suppressor connected to the mains
833839
Yes. In the middle of the Surge Protector you'll notice four black hole areas. Two are for phone protection and the other two are network cable protection. :)
157328
Actually, that's a good question! In other words, once a surge is encountered does, #1: the device re-function as an electrical line connection?, and, #2: does it re-function as a surge protector? I honestly can't for sure answer either one of those questions. I usually use these devices, in-line with other surge protection, and once in a while use them in the field, for my laptop computers as the primary surge protection. So, insofar as the field work is concerned, I really don't know if I've ever encountered a surge to test the efficiency of the protection, ie re-function of the device?!
1685729
Yes. But if the green light is still on after several nearby lightning strikes as in my case, it will continue to protect. If the green light goes out, you will need to replace the unit; being glad that it saved you from possibly thousands of dollars in damage! This is the case for ALL surge protector devices.
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
1631343
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 . . .
1461645
I have "whole-house" surge protection so I wasn't concerned with the capability of this unit. However, since you asked, I went back to the instructions that came with the unit. Under "Protections" it states: "USB circuits are equipped with over-load and short-circuit protections." That's it.
1660852
I have not used surge protectors and have had it in place for several years with no problem. I'm not in a lightning prone region, but we do have occasional thunderstorms.
44926
I have not experienced a surge while using it so far. I think in case of a surge it will cut power off automatically to protect the appliances connected to it. To reset, press the button on the side of one end of the power strip.
1400207
I do not know. I have a computer on mine. and the power surge protector underneath.
2172214
i would definetly use a surge protecter, some generators have them but i dont think this one has one
506680
No. Surges and Spikes only. You'll need a battery backup unit to condition your power if you want to guard against brown outs.
1821980
No, I use it plugged into a regular double 3-prong wall outlet which also has the surge protector for my desktop computer, printer, modem and wi-fi plugged into the other half.
2205642
YES IT DOES! There are four of the special shaped openings on the back to be placed on nails or screws with flat heads. You would need to measure the placement of the nails/screws carefully to line-up correctly with the Surge Protector.
658479
This is not a surge protector. Many appliances and devices use a trickle of electricity even when they are not actually turned on, which wastes electricity, not to mention wasting your money. The purpose of the Belkin Power Conserve Switch is to cut power completely to whatever is plugged into it. You restore power to your appliance by pressing the small power switch on the right-hand side of the switch when it's time to use the appliance, and then off again, when use is complete. I have six of these installed in my kitchen and have been delighted with their performance and ease of use.
569858
Yes. Its basically a plug with a on/off switch on the side. You could plug a surge protector into it but why not flip the surge protector switch off? According to the box its rated for 120v / 15A /60Hz /1800w so you just don't want to exceed that.
702670
The surge protector is on in case of a power surge to protect your electrical appliances from shorting out