Is 1500 joules enough to protect the HDTV (52") and equipment connected to it (BD player, FIOS box, Roku player) ?
1087483
It all depends on the amount of the surge, of course. 1500 joules is lots of protection. I like the Zunidigital product a lot and the price is great as well. I have about 8 of them on all my equipment. This rating, given in joules, tells you how much energy the surge protector can absorb before it fails. A higher number indicates greater protection. Look for a protector that is at least rated at 200 to 400 joules. For better protection, look for a rating of 600 joules or more.
1087484
You have to figure out the answer yourself by using the formula P(watts) = E(Joules)/T(time). Watts are units of power Joules are units of energy they are not the same. ! watt equals 1 joule per second. You need to determine how many watts per second are your appliances drawing.
1087485
If you add up the total wattage of the devices you will be plugging into the surge protector then that can be used as the number of joules you need. The formula isJoules = Watts x TimeSince surges are pretty quick if you figure Time = 1sec you are probably fine. Want to be conservative set T = 2 or 3The wattage is usually on the back of the device near the power cord.
286093
I would be concerned about the heat coming out of the top. It may damage the TV.
595692
It's 1200 joules surge protection according to RCA. http://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/power/surge-protectors/?sku=PSWTS6R
842649
Yes, I ave and it worked prefect for me...... My unit had a power surge and I was about to trash the whole thing, when I borrowed my daughters power supply and the Roku still worked. Could not find power supply any where else so I ordered this one...... been running for 11 months now. Hope this helps!Rick Waite
767113
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.
3246
This unit is not strong enough to power a TV that big. I tried it on a 22" Vizio TV rated at 105 watts and the TV would not turn on because of the high surge current it requires when you first turn it on. A 19" Sansui TV rated at 55 watts came on and worked fine though.
734552
that will depend on the wattage of your appliances.i'm running two 15 watt lights,a 32'' d.tv,a window fan ,dvd player,wii system and an amplified antenna for tv. figure up your wtt useage keep it less than two thousand and it will handle it.
1410180
Thanks for answering. Do I need a different surge protector for Italy than the ones we have in USA?
1802350
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.
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.
720689
I would trust the manufacturer. I have this unit protecting my very expensive LG television. So far it's all good. Amazon has my full faith.
1094224
We don't have a protective box--our home is very old, but I can pass on the dimensions: The unit will need at least 2.5" of depth, 4" width, and 7" in ht. (not including the plug/male end of the item you are powering--so you need to add this to get a total ht. dimension--about 10").
1098182
Probably not. Unless it is heavily insulated. You would be better to get a 220v one. 1500 watts is just enough to take the edge off a room that size at 40-50. Mark
1289729
No problem as long as the power supply is rated same as the surge protector. 120v in and 120 volt out.
949090
I would suggest that you obtain the watts of the TV and see it if correspondents to the M/Power. I use it on a 42 inch hdtv and associate it with power speakers, cable box, video cd/dvd players. When I first looked at this model a purchased it knowing it would meet more that the current requirements I like to go heavy on the plus side. So far we have had a few power outages and power surges and the unit performed to expectations Gene
2278056
I think so it looks pretty durable. Actually I do not take any chances. My power supply is on a pole about 2' above the ground, so I plug all my stuff in and then take a 55 gallon trash can and set it down over the top including the surge protector. So far as I know the surge protector has just been setting there idle, however it is cheap compared to one blast coming through the line and screwing up even one circuit board. I had to replace a circuit board on a slidein camper a couple weeks ago and it cost $400 and change. Which reminds me, I better get another one.
842648
Yes, I ave and it worked prefect for me...... My unit had a power surge and I was about to trash the whole thing, when I borrowed my daughters power supply and the Roku still worked. Could not find power supply any where else so I ordered this one...... been running for 11 months now. Hope this helps! Rick Waite