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ACE HARDWARE HOME WORKSHOP SURGE SUPPRESSOR

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:49:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.P - ACE HARDWARE HOME WORKSHOP SURGE SUPPRESSOR

I live in a rural community, and unfortunately power surges and outages are a part of life, especially...

Surge Suppressor With a Long Tail

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:39:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nagels - Here's a fun activity for you. Visit the Ace web page and do a search for the Ace Surge suppressor model S3A602D00; you'll get a message saying that the Ace search engine found no results for this model. Having fun yet? Then try this. Visit the Amazon...

Solid Protection

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:32:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author azsparkey - When I upgraded my home theater system to include a high definition DVR, I found that even a momentary power glitch from one of our summer storms in Tucson would interrupt recordings for 20 minutes or more. My first thought was to put a...

Best Power Protection for the Money

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 22:36:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author retroactivism - Intro A great deal of misinformation exists with respect to power protection products. Most people at the very least use a surge suppressor. As a bare minimum this is acceptable but as your investment in electronics increases, so should your...

LIGHTNING SPEED REFUGE WITH MONSTER CABLE FLATSCREEN TV SURGE SUPPRESSOR

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:28:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - I live in the Lightning Capitol Of The World. I live in a land where hurricanes are part of the landscape and tropical storms are nothing to blink at. It's as normal as the sunrise. That is not good news to my electronics and appliances, in...

Budget Surge Protector for Vulnerable Counter Appliances

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:06:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author glen22 - So many small appliances have electronic displays and microcircuits these days. Without protection from sudden surges in electrical power caused by any number of factors, many suffer degraded operation or even complete failure. Most experts...

Excellent value

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:43:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sexymama442 - Works well, but the flap that allows you to angle your laptop doesn't lock in the open position, so it can shut accidentally. More of an annoyance than a problem. Low drain on battery, reliable service. I paid just under $25 for mine - well worth the...

What a turn off

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:42:07 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author eosa10 - I recently picked up a Conserve because I wanted to manage all the crap we have plugged in behind our entertainment center: LCD TV, Wii, home theater, I/R remote receiver, and the Sage box we use for our DVR purposes. The Conserve fit the bill.. in...

Protect your phone lines and answering machine with APC P1T surge protector.

Sun, 10 May 2009 15:41:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rgathright - Laptops and portable projectors need just as much electrical protection as high-end rack mount servers and networking equipment. In the past this was not possible without carrying around a bulky surge protector strip. Today we have the APC...

New Use for an Old Design: Under Monitor Power Stations

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:42:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gozumm - 'Going green' is a zeitgeist today, and one focus has been to remove unnecessary energy waste around homes. One culprit has been power lost when appliances are turned off, called phantom power or standby power. For details...

Uninterruptible Power … I feel good !

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:49:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author djsimard - Being a computer consultant I do need my electronics and also partly working from home, I do have to have more than just a surge sentry but also a Philips Battery back-up Uninterruptible power supply SPB8898WA. I have opted to...

PF30: Pfffffff, should I own one?

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:27:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sportsc4 - With everyone spending a considerable amount of money and purchasing flat panel tvs, protecting your equipment should be important. While this unit is somewhat expensive, it's actually a bargain compared to some others and a quality unit; worth every...

A good way to stay safe and sound.

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:40:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vincedog3 - This Panamax power conditioner has been in my high end audio rig for some time, about 10 plus years or so of yeoman service. It stands about 1 unit tall, rack mountable and is the usual 17 inches wide prior to 19 E.I.A. inch rack mounting standards...

A very good performer don't pass it up.

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 17:43:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlarkin_dc - Like other views here have said, power conditioners are hard to evaulate because of the lack of performance specifications to backup manufacurers claims or prices. APC is the exception though, and this model has the highests specs I've ever seen...

An unassuming and discreet little unit

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:49:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author torontotigs - The Body/UnitThe unit is an off-white matted finish and is made largely of plastic. It reminds like a large brick in many ways. Imagine stacking 6 bricks in 2 stacks of 3 and you'll get the idea of it's approximate size. It often reminds me of a...

Don't Judge a Book by its Cover

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:35:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gozumm - For an executive summary, read only the bolded items.A surge protective device, SPD, is not about its number of sockets, its case design, its color, cord holders or any of its convenience features. It should first protect all the...

Smart Product

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:45:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chichiwoot - After investing in Solar Panels, I took the next step to eliminate the electronic ghost in our house. I was horrified when my Kill-A-Watt meter told me just how much current our entertainment center and computer room was drawing when not in...

Great, well built Signal Line Protection Module

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 21:03:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author peterway - Recently we got zapped by lighning and lost a TV and a cable modem. It could have been a lot worse with a full stereo and speakers also at risk. I've never done anything about this until now since it rarely happens in Colorado where I...

Belkin SurgeMaster Surge Suppressor May Keep My Cords Together But Don't Know About Safe!

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:22:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pablothegreat - I will be the first to admit that I do not use this item as it is intended. Or how I think it is intended. I do not put faith into it as most people probably do. I do not have excess cash lying around to recover my losses in case of lightning striking my...

Keeping My Electronics in Prime Condition ... with this surge protector!

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:48:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dlstewart - I was moving equipment around and realized I needed a surge protector for some electronics. Usually I have an extra one in the house, but in this instance I could not locate one. I remember dashing out to my local Sears Hardware store, hoping they had...

Protect your equipment without busting the bank

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:22:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tjapkesg - Step aside Monster Cable, we're on to you Once a believer that you cannot go wrong with Monster Cable products, I eventually learned that may only be half true. And, by that, I mean that might not be true at all. Sure, you'll get a product...

No Missing This One ... This Fellowes Cord is Orange!

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:59:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dlstewart - I trust Fellowes products and have used a lot of them over the years. So let me tell you about this Fellowes 25’ Indoor/Outdoor Heavy-Duty 3-Prong Plug Extension Cord (Item # FEL99597). Description This extension cord comes coiled...

The best cooling laptop fan and stand combo

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:01:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lmpajot - I have a Dell Latitude D510, and it’s one downside is how hot it gets underneath. The little tiny feet on it, doesn’t leave enough room under it for sufficient airflow. It would often get so hot on top that it was too hot to rest my forearms on it. I...

Belkin Designs a Great Product

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:36:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drobert60 - I purchased this surge protector to take care of my computer and network electrical outlet after I set up my wireless router. I needed to replace my old surge protector that only had six outlets and a very short cord. This surge protector has an...

Power Sentry protects 8 outlets up to 2450 Joule.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:14:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theuerkorn - To be honest my main criteria for purchasing this outlet strip was simply the power cord of 6 ft. Most come with a short 3 or 4 ft cord and that wasn't enough for me. In fact, the similar priced Phillips model (6 outlets) was only 3 ft short and offered...