how many joules is this surge protector?
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Why are people saying this has a clamping voltage of 500V, when the product description says 330V?
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Like another write said....forget joules...look at clamping voltage and get 300 or less volts. This has 500 and is almost worthless since most failures from a power company transformer can hit you with 440 and that took out everything in my house including a well...surge protected TVs included. Luckily if your handy with a screw driver and a soldering iron you can change the MOVs in most electronics and the device with work just like new...or leave take it out and you have it working but with no protect next time. This strip uses movs and one hit and it will be gone.
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3996 according to the posting on Amazon, I haven't received mine yet, just ordered it on Friday. I do have the larger unit and it has been through several severe thunderstorms without a problem. It handles a large flat screen TV, 4 games systems, an all in one printer and receiver without any problem.
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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.
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Are you asking because you are concerned about power surges? If so, Belkin may not provide enough information for and answer. A simplistic calculation uses the relationship that 1 watt = 1 joule/second. But I do not think that that calculation addresses your implicit question about surges.
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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.
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This surge protector is for 120V, not 240V like in many other countries. I'm sure the warranty apply if you use it for 240V, as that will ruin it. I'd find out the voltage being used in your overseas destination.
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Sorry for the delayed response. I do not have the means to measure the surge current capability of the product, or the number of joules that the product can provide. You just have to contact the factory for this type of info. I am conservative in powering the equipment, the UPS is used to power TV, DirectTV DVR, PS3 and a network hub. Total power is less than 500W.
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This is a 110 volt power strip. It's for use in the US and cannot be used for 220/240 volt applications. This is a power strip, not a surge protector.
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Tripp Lite's website specs say: "UL1449 let through rating 400, 500, 500", so if my understanding of surge protector-related stuff is accurate, this little unit is probably not the best choice for sensitive and/or expensive electronics like computers, TVs, etc... I use mine for cordless phone charging bases and microwave ovens.
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Go to campingworld.com and they have the specs on many of the surge protectors.
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CHECK THE ATTACHED LINK, IT STATES 40,000 IT HAS A WARRENTY http://www.officespecialties.com/innovera_71651_wall_mount_surge_protector_6_outlets_2160_joules_184720_prd1.htm
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A label attached to the device states "105-130 Volts." The device is essentially a heating element and an overvoltage implementation will tend to cook the device in short order.
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The higher the Joules rating for a surge protector, the better the protection for your electronic device. If you have an expensive flat screen TV, computer, etc., myself, I would have a device rated at 1000-1500 Joules or more, at minimum. The Leviton 15 Amp outlet is rated at 720 Joules and I believe the same for the 20 Amp outlet. For the higher rated surge protectors, you would have to use a power strip. So, I would say Chuck is correct. But, the Leviton surge outlets are better than a standard outlet that provide no protection!!
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I have not used this device yet. I bought it to protect electronics while using my generator. Tripp Lite says it provides good surge protection. Output voltage is 120 +/_10% @ 89 to 147 v input.
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According to the specs on the Ceptics web site: Premium Protection against Surges Rated to handle up to 149.8 joules.
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@ "I have them all over my house to protect big ticket items; Computers, Washer's, Dyers, Ref., Stoves, etc."Good grief John, you're protecting "big ticket" items with a low-end surge protector which is only spec'd to absorb a 1000 Joule surge? You better read up on just how little protection this unit actually provides...fine for relatively inexpensive items but not for costly things like computers, big-screen TVs and the like. Also, I'm curious about how you're using this 15A device with dryers, stoves, etc. which don't run on 110V and certainly pull more amperage than 15. @ "I have them all over my house to protect big ticket items; Computers, Washer's, Dyers, Ref., Stoves, etc."Good grief John, you're protecting "big ticket" items with a low-end surge protector which is only spec'd to absorb a 1000 Joule surge? You better read up on just how little protection this unit actually provides...fine for relatively inexpensive items but not for costly things like computers, big-screen TVs and the like. Also, I'm curious about how you're using this 15A device with dryers, stoves, etc. which don't run on 110V and certainly pull more... » Read More @ "I have them all over my house to protect big ticket items; Computers, Washer's, Dyers, Ref., Stoves, etc."Good grief John, you're protecting "big ticket" items with a low-end surge protector which is only spec'd to absorb a 1000 Joule surge? You better read up on just how little protection this unit actually provides...fine for relatively inexpensive items but not for costly things like computers, big-screen TVs and the like. Also, I'm curious about how you're using this 15A device with dryers, stoves, etc. which don't run on 110V and certainly pull more amperage than 15. « Show Less
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I can't remember. It's been awhile since I atte to use this. It fried on first plug in
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I was wondering this myself. Looking at the Panamax website it says it is meant to be used with the MFP-500-EX, which seems to be a 15A surge protector. I'd assume it can handle that much or a bit less. The other floor surge protectors they have are only 12A. If you want to be careful, don't push 12A.