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Belkin 12 Outlet Pivot Plug Surge Protector

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Outlet-Pivot-Surge-Protector/dp/B000JE9LD4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1424831679&sr=8-3&keywords=Surge+protector

 

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This thing is a beast. Best of all, each of the 4 plugs on either side can angle down for all those different annoying connectors that get in the way. it's also a 12 port. Just got one, it's amazing.

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People still use surge protectors?

 

Why wouldn't you?  Confusing remark.

 

What is the alternative?  Don't say UPS because they aren't practical in every situation.

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I use cable liberators or extenders. they are little black plugs that let you plug in bricks. I got em off amazon for 12 bucks for 10 of them

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I'd just like to bring your attention to the fact that this is a cheaply designed surge protector, that means it will work ONCE and then the whole protector will need replacing, or will naturally stop working after a few years if no surges go through it.

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I'd just like to bring your attention to the fact that this is a cheaply designed surge protector, that means it will work ONCE and then the whole protector will need replacing, or will naturally stop working after a few years if no surges go through it.

 

Maybe. Although out of all the surge protectors i've ever owned over the years, I can't remember one that has  stopped working.

 

UPS

 

Yes, I'll agree. Seeing how I have about 8 of them in my house (need to get one for this computer too). But once again, If you step out of the tech site box, and you will see over 90% of average users do not have a UPS. (That being said, I do recommend them to people all the time. Even wrote something up on my Facebook business page about them)

 

Sometimes at least for charging stuff, I don't really see where a UPS is necessary. 

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I'd just like to bring your attention to the fact that this is a cheaply designed surge protector, that means it will work ONCE and then the whole protector will need replacing

For me, it only needs to work once... still a lot cheaper than replacing an expensive electronic component like a 2 grand TV or something.

 

Yes, I'll agree. Seeing how I have about 8 of them in my house (need to get one for this computer too). But once again, If you step out of the tech site box, and you will see over 90% of average users do not have a UPS.

Ditto that -- on my "regular" electronics I just use surge protectors, a UPS is just overkill, but all the computers in the house have battery backups.. around here, especially during the spring with all the storms here, a heavy sneeze can knock out power, never mind those 1/2 second power failures. Doesn't need to be super expensive/fancy, just big enough to cleanly shut down. Crazy not too, losing work costs more.

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I use cable liberators or extenders. they are little black plugs that let you plug in bricks. I got em off amazon for 12 bucks for 10 of them

 

Cool Thanks for the recommendation!

 

 

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Why wouldn't you?  Confusing remark.

 

What is the alternative?  Don't say UPS because they aren't practical in every situation.

 

UPS and surge protectors are different...

 

UPS is backup power when you have no power in your area when the storm hits.

 

Surge protector is protecting your stuff when the lightning hits. And when the power goes down, you won't be able to access your PC.  Unless you have a laptop which lasts a few hours.

 

 

Some homes have generator box outside in backyard for backup power. If so, they don't need UPS.  So they use Surge protectors for their entertainment room or computer room.

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Ditto that -- on my "regular" electronics I just use surge protectors, a UPS is just overkill, but all the computers in the house have battery backups.. around here, especially during the spring with all the storms here, a heavy sneeze can knock out power, never mind those 1/2 second power failures. Doesn't need to be super expensive/fancy, just big enough to cleanly shut down. Crazy not too, losing work costs more.

 

You mean to tell me that you don't have your alarm clock and electric toothbrush on a UPS?

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You mean to tell me that you don't have your alarm clock and electric toothbrush on a UPS?

Nah, they both have batteries built in, so a UPS would be redundant. ;)
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Nah, they both have batteries built in, so a UPS would be redundant. ;)

 

That's the whole idea. For something as mission critical as a toothbrush, if one battery fails, you need the backup.

 

Good thing they don't have you running nuclear power plants! /s

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I'd just like to bring your attention to the fact that this is a cheaply designed surge protector, that means it will work ONCE and then the whole protector will need replacing, or will naturally stop working after a few years if no surges go through it.

What do you mean by once? I thought that was the point of surge protectors for large surges like lightning and such. I own a Belkin very similar to this for almost 18 years and it still "works". Good choice War.

 

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/surge-protector.htm

 

This is very similar to mine except mine is black.

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It makes no sense that a surge protector would work once.  The only cause of that would be grounding issues, which has nothing to do with the surge protector.  

 

A surge protector is nothing more than a configuration of MOVs and inductors (coils) that prevent the surge from passing through. It's a simple concept and surges in voltage won't damage those components since that's the entire point of it.

 

The company I work for designs products for severe industrial environments that have extremely unstable power feeds, so we use MOVs and Reactors to continuously clean up the spikes and surges.  These things are designed to run forever using the same components used in commercial surge protectors.

 

 

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