Surge Protectors Wear Out?
Mar 26, 2015 03:29:26 #
Why (and When) You Need to Replace Your Surge Protector
Surge protectors arent like diamonds. They have a definite lifespan. At some point, your surge protector will stop protecting your gear from power surges and become a dumb power strip.
Its difficult to tell exactly when a surge protector loses those protective powers and just functions as a power strip. But, if youre still using an old surge protector you purchased ten years ago, its probably long past time to replace it.
Surge Protectors 101
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Weve already outlined why you want a surge protector. These devices sit between the electrical socket and your gadgets, protecting them from any power surges and ensuring they receive a consistent voltage of electricity. Its possible for a voltage spike caused by an issue in the power grid to damage your expensive electrical equipment, and thats what surge protectors are designed to stop.
Typical surge protectors also function as a power strip. providing additional electrical outlets for you. If youre connecting your computing equipment or home theater system, theres a good chance youll want some electrical outlets anyway so just pick up a power strip thats also a surge protector, not a simple power strip that only provides additional outlets without providing any protection.
Surge protectors are inexpensive, so theyre a no-brainer when it comes to your expensive computing equipment and other electronic gadgets.
http://www.howtogeek.com/212375/why-and-when-you-need-to-replace-your-surge-protector/
Surge protectors arent like diamonds. They have a definite lifespan. At some point, your surge protector will stop protecting your gear from power surges and become a dumb power strip.
Its difficult to tell exactly when a surge protector loses those protective powers and just functions as a power strip. But, if youre still using an old surge protector you purchased ten years ago, its probably long past time to replace it.
Surge Protectors 101
RELATED ARTICLE
Protect Your Gadgets: Why You Need a Surge Protector
Do you have your PC, television, or other expensive electronics plugged directly into a power outlet? You shouldnt. You should... [Read Article]
Weve already outlined why you want a surge protector. These devices sit between the electrical socket and your gadgets, protecting them from any power surges and ensuring they receive a consistent voltage of electricity. Its possible for a voltage spike caused by an issue in the power grid to damage your expensive electrical equipment, and thats what surge protectors are designed to stop.
Typical surge protectors also function as a power strip. providing additional electrical outlets for you. If youre connecting your computing equipment or home theater system, theres a good chance youll want some electrical outlets anyway so just pick up a power strip thats also a surge protector, not a simple power strip that only provides additional outlets without providing any protection.
Surge protectors are inexpensive, so theyre a no-brainer when it comes to your expensive computing equipment and other electronic gadgets.
http://www.howtogeek.com/212375/why-and-when-you-need-to-replace-your-surge-protector/
Mar 26, 2015 09:21:51 #
jelun wrote:
Why (and When) You Need to Replace Your Surge Prot... (show quote)
You mean it wasn't the great and terrible demon Ooga Booga possessing my computer? Damn.
Good point, however.
Mar 26, 2015 09:26:04 #
Loki wrote:
You mean it wasn't the great and terrible demon Ooga Booga possessing my computer? Damn.
Good point, however.
Good point, however.
It MAY have been Ooga Booga in yours. ;-)
This did make me realize that we have had some incidents and mine could be at risk.
A new surge protector is much cheaper; yet another form of insurance.
Mar 26, 2015 09:29:14 #
jelun wrote:
It MAY have been Ooga Booga in yours. ;-)
This did make me realize that we have had some incidents and mine could be at risk.
A new surge protector is much cheaper; yet another form of insurance.
This did make me realize that we have had some incidents and mine could be at risk.
A new surge protector is much cheaper; yet another form of insurance.
Lacking the wherewithal to obtain a lamb without blemish and a proper altar, my burnt offering consisted of a roadk**l possum on the spare BBQ grill. It seems Ooga-Booga not only has no sense of humor, he doesn't grade on a curve, either.
Mar 26, 2015 09:44:47 #
Loki wrote:
Lacking the wherewithal to obtain a lamb without blemish and a proper altar, my burnt offering consisted of a roadk**l possum on the spare BBQ grill. It seems Ooga-Booga not only has no sense of humor, he doesn't grade on a curve, either.
Between listening to the Alps crash and reading about the OK tornadoes a fried puter seems a small thing.
I didn't realize that there were many volcanoes in Georgia.
Mar 26, 2015 09:49:16 #
jelun wrote:
Between listening to the Alps crash and reading about the OK tornadoes a fried puter seems a small thing.
I didn't realize that there were many volcanoes in Georgia.
I didn't realize that there were many volcanoes in Georgia.
I have ex in-laws in OK. The tornado missed them. Stupid ass tornado.
Mar 26, 2015 11:42:34 #
Loki wrote:
I have ex in-laws in OK. The tornado missed them. Stupid ass tornado.
In laws are always good for a laugh, even in the midst of tragedy.
I celebrated often that mine lived in Florida, half a continent away.
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