There are many kinds of surge protectors to choose from. They differ in the level of protection they offer and in the number of appliances they can accommodate. You might have your computer and your printer plugged into surge protectors, for example. But can you plug an AVR into a surge protector? You can plug … Read more
You have a lot of things to protect from power surges and spikes. Your home and family. Your electronics, devices, and appliances. From your TV to your dishwasher, and even your washer and dryer. Yet, as valuable as these things are, we’re still losing them to power surges and spikes. So, what do you need … Read more
You’re probably wondering why anyone would want to pay more for a surge protector than they have to. After all, surge protectors are not exactly the most glamorous of devices. Few people spend money on them as an indulgence and most people use the cheap surge protectors they find at the store. However, expensive surge … Read more
The surge protector is the unsung hero of the modern plugged-in household. Without surge protectors, our electronics would be like sitting ducks in a lightning storm. However, even though surge protectors protect our gadgets from electrical surges, some people have learned that you can overload a surge protector by connecting it to other surge protectors. … Read more
Power surges are very common in the home. A surge protector will prevent your appliances from getting damaged by absorbing the extra power that comes through the power lines. The surge protector will absorb the extra power coming through the power lines and pass it to the wire you have connected and the wire will … Read more
One of the places on the planet where you wish you could feel protected from current-voltage surges or power spikes is on a cruise ship. However, as strange as it seems, the use of surge protectors on cruise ships is prohibited. What the heck is going on here? Why are Surge Protectors banned on cruise … Read more