Do I need a to buy an expensive surge protector??? Does anyone know if there's any validity to their story?
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You've probably already purchased something, but when we bought our 52" Samsung and had it installed, we were advised to buy a good power strip/surge protector. The installer was going to sell us one for $75 but, like you, since we were a bit suspicious we declined. Turns out we spent about $90 at a local retailer anyway. We figure if our TV is worth 1,700 we should at least get a good surge protector. I suspect the cost goes up as the capability to add more gadgets to the strip increases.
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I know this won't be helpful, but if it monitors power usage and finds nothing is in use, maybe it does. Even when it's plugged in the surge protector uses power. Unplug everything and see if it powers down.
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No, it won't harm your computer or monitor. It would be better to buy one surge protector that has enough outlets, or to plug both smaller surge protectors directly into the wall though.
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I don't see why not. I have never seen a need to plug ours into a surge protector but go ahead if you feel a need to.
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The APC surge protector is a fail safe device. It is unusable after a surge. IT destroys it self to protect your equipment.
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Actually on the back it says "Surge protective devices", it doesn't say how much surge protection. It also says: "125 Vac 50/60Hz 15A USB 5V DC 3A VPR L-N 1200, L-G 1000, N-G 1000 UL No. E363654 Surge protective devices CAN ICES -3(B)/NMB -3(B)" Maybe some of that was helpful? Brenda
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The co said it was defective, I have a third one now, I'm afraid to take it out of the box.The first one stopped working after2 months, the second one I turned on once and it wouldn't shut off.I unplugged it but it never worked so they sent the 3rd one. They didn't ask me to send the others back, so I feel they don't know either. The only suggestion they came up with is "don't plug into a surge protector strip". I wish I could help, other than contact the company, not who you bought it from. Good luck
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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.
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think about this, how would you really know is the power got that bad or bad enough and if you saved anthing by buying this thing. I had smart-UPS with surge protector, and lost most of my internet connection and a few computer mother boad. I didn't lose one TV, but to be safe , the only real answer is to disconnect any and all line to it.
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Yes, you will still need to have a surge protector and you cannot incorporate one into the unit itself. Not with the way it is currently designed.
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I would call tech support. Not great phone manners, but informative. I would highly recommend a surge protector. I replaced 4 circuit boards in 5 years. $$$
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i don't think it is a surge protector. it does act like a circuit breaker and shuts off when it gets too hot. you'd really need to ask the manufacturer about surge protection.
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Yes, it has a surge protector, but I don't know if it's a new or old model.
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I would be careful dimming a surge protector. The fancier ones have a lot of electronics inside, all designed for a specific voltage (110V). It seems to me that "dimming" the power to a surge protector will only cause problems. However, a "dumb" power strip (with no surge protection) will get you the number of outlets that you need, with no fancy electronics inside to fry.By the way, you may want to place a label near the outlet saying that it is attached to the dimmer. You don't want some poor soul plugging a computer into the outlet and then frying the power supply with the dimmer. I would be careful dimming a surge protector. The fancier ones have a lot of electronics inside, all designed for a specific voltage (110V). It seems to me that "dimming" the power to a surge protector will only cause problems. However, a "dumb" power strip (with no surge protection) will get you the number of outlets that you need, with no fancy electronics inside to fry.By the way, you may want to place a label near the outlet saying that it is attached to the dimmer. You don't want some poor soul plugging a computer into the outlet and then frying the... » Read More I would be careful dimming a surge protector. The fancier ones have a lot of electronics inside, all designed for a specific voltage (110V). It seems to me that "dimming" the power to a surge protector will only cause problems. However, a "dumb" power strip (with no surge protection) will get you the number of outlets that you need, with no fancy electronics inside to fry.By the way, you may want to place a label near the outlet saying that it is attached to the dimmer. You don't want some poor soul plugging a computer into the outlet and then frying the power supply with the dimmer. « Show Less
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I would get a heavy duty surge protector for an air conditioner. I think this unit is best suited for small electronics.
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i would definetly use a surge protecter, some generators have them but i dont think this one has one
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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.