Do I need a surge protector for the cat 5 cable? I have it running to my Sonos speaker and am worried that a power surge would still be an issue.
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It is unlikely that you would get an adequate signal if the powerline networking device were plugged into a surge suppressor. The manufacturer recommends plugging directly into the power outlet. Even extension cords are not recommended. No harm would be done by trying it though.
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any cable not run through surge protector can fry the device connected to it. but, i am not sure about Cat5 cables. the wires are so small. i would think the Cat5 cable would loose continuity with a surge. i do not know for sure. even with a surge protector if lightning strikes the house or the grid near by you will not happy.
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Section 11 states that the product is protected against operational failure resulting from a power surge while properly connected to a surge protector. You may be required to provide your surge protector for examination. However...section 9, "WHAT IS NOT COVERED", states that improper electrical/power supply (as in, not using a surge protector), will not be covered. I'm sending you a short version of what I already sent to Amazon feedback, just in case. As I said, good luck!!
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You CAN plug it into a basic extension cord, its how I have one of them ran actually. It CANNOT be a plugged into a surge protector or power strip. Most likely because of the extra components and electrical circuitry interfering with their signaling.
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Try Buying a quality surge Protector. If that does not work then it could be your actual electrical system. The Electrical System in my new to me house is rock solid stable and I do not have any problem that you site. If a new Surge Protector does not fix your problem then Do Contact Bose Tech Support and maybe they can assist you.
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From advertizing on outer box:For Computers & "HOME THEATERS" ..My thought:would think that any surge protector that has Coaxial Connections for TV / Cable Box(as the Monster Power has) would be safe to use for TV. Although they "Monster Power" may by chance also make a Surge Protection System specially designed just for Home Theater Systems?
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Thank you for the question!It is not recommended to plug an extension cord or another power strip into a surge protector. It will still work, however the surge protection function will no longer work and your equipment will be at risk of surges.Globe Customer Appreciation Team
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Yes. Think of these as simple media converters for fiber lines. Anytime you need a cable from here to there, you can use these inbetween. They don't like surge protectors, and rumor is that you get the best performance being on the same circuit in the house (as in - stay inside the same breaker).
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The higher the AMP's & WATT's, the more power the surge protector can handle. I am a paranormal investigator & only need 3 small power cords hooked up so I didn't need the higher Amperage & Wattage. If you are plugging in a TV, computer, printer or other similar electronics, you may want to go with the higher #'s. Hope this helps. I am not an electrician but this is my understanding. Also, the 3 plugs are very close together so you may be forced to either just use 2 plugs at a time or buy a second surge protector. I lucked out, my 3 plugs are very narrow.
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You can plug your phone, cable and powered devices into this for full surge protection. It does not slow your speed or affect your devices in any way. The surge protection is a passive device and has no effect on the equipment. If your're using DSL then plug the phone line coming into the house into this device first then use the supplied cable to continue the connection to your modem. If you have a surge in the power or a possible lightning strike near the house then this device kicks in to absorb the extra energy. This may not protect a direct lightning strike so I also use a Supco SCM150 Surge Protector on the main breaker box of the house as added protection.
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I made some search and find an article which might answer your question. I hope it helps! http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-surge-protector/
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Hello Zac, We have one of these systems installed and some of cable runs are a good distance we ran our own cat 5 cable and put our own ends on. There does not seem to be a power issue with them at this point.
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I didn't have one. Sounds more like a power strip to me. I had the same equipment, each on its own adapter, outlet. I didn't have surge protection, it an was fine but could have been luck of the draw. If you want added peace of mind, then get it.
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I will have to check. Only one end needs to be powered. We were using them for sending POS DATA back to a pc, ended up pulling them out and installing a serial over cat5 instead to clear up some intermittent issues we were having. You may not have any trouble with them we had kind of a special setup I think is why we had issues.
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I have all my electronic equipment plugged into my surge protector, including my modem and router. Doesn't affect my speed one iota!
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Are the electrical connections for all the components grounded? That can help. Then I usually jigger the speaker volume level and the component until I hit a happy medium. It's also good to have everything running through a grounded surge protector.
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I have mine plugged into a surge protector. Just my two cents. But I cannot see a reason why plugging this device into an extension cord would create any issues (other than ensuring polarity). Hope this helps...
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This does not support surge suppression on HDMI. Unless you are running HDMI through the wall to get to your television, such suppression also should not be necessary provided you have surge suppression on the power delivery for all components, on the coax lines for cable/satellite, and any coax/phone lines for cable/DSL internet service.