Any surge protection from this? And is the power cable shielded or unshielded?
1814776
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.
2038897
This power strip has minor surge protection. I would not depend on this to protect anything important. I've used it plugged into another surge protector and then used the ends to plug the wall warts for things like my cell phone, tablet, and laptop which don't all like to plug into normal power strips so easily. This is good for devices that have fat wall wart transformers.
2207607
It is not surge protected. I ended going to Home Depot and buying the Leviton T5280 to replace the one that comes with this kit.
1427498
I have the following one, too. It has an on/off switch. Great for tv, computers, etc. Belkin 12 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord 4156 Joules for around 22. on Amazonby BELKIN
1282772
The product description claims that the strip offers over-current protection, though I have not had any power surges that have tested the strip. I currently have it plugged into a surge protector and I am having no problems.
2172214
i would definetly use a surge protecter, some generators have them but i dont think this one has one
1178010
Not sure if it's shielded, but I have installed the cable thru our t-bar ceiling in the office. Lots of lights there and other electrical cabling - and shows no form of degradation in the signal/display
1320382
No this cord is not surge protected. Get a surge protect plug strip or outlet for each item you want to protect or add a surge protector at the panel which will cover everything on the panel. Generators do not usually have surge protection.
1918818
I have plugged into a surge protector (for past year) with no loss or issue
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.
1804816
You only need one of these, attached to the main cable that comes into your house. That will stop any electrical surge that may come through the cable itself. It doesn't function like a "ground" for everything, though... The power cord of each device (TV, computer, etc.) will still need to be plugged into a wall outlet or power strip that's equipped with surge protection in order to stop surges that may come through the regular house wiring.
408268
Unshielded. If you are considering wall installation, I would also consider cat6 cabling for the increased speed capability of the newer systems.
211098
I don't believe it has a built in surge protection. My Belkin has always been plugged into a UPS (uninterruptable power source) with surge protection.
702670
The surge protector is on in case of a power surge to protect your electrical appliances from shorting out
1113684
No. Although the Conserve Power Switch itself uses no power when not in operation and standby power is eliminated, it is not a surge protector. It will not prevent power surges.
522489
The manufacture would want you to get a surge protector with a longer cable, which they do sell. But I have had similar situations and have done just that, with no problems.
896098
I wish I could help. Here is the spec sheet on it and there is no information on the amp rating, just the surge protection. http://media.accobrandspartner.com/datasheets/datasheet2012.aspx?sku=K62634&language=us&country=us&sow=1&hrp=1&brandID=6