+Warwagon MVC Posted February 25, 2015 MVC Share Posted February 25, 2015 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 People still use surge protectors? T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I remember the cheap one (made in china), it has no fuse and it got so hot that it melt the insulators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanboy89 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 People still use surge protectors? People don't? Max Norris, +Warwagon, fusi0n and 12 others 15 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted February 25, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted February 25, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted February 25, 2015 People still use surge protectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Could do with a UK version of that. *goes looking* The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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 xrobwx71 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife Party Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 mmm, that's pretty handy. Gonna try to find one my side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 So, Belkin make mecha Creepers for the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Why wouldn't you? Confusing remark. What is the alternative? Don't say UPS because they aren't practical in every situation. UPS Max Norris, MikeChipshop and satysin 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_K Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted February 25, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. Hurmoth 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proit Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Belkin? Seriously? *leaves* Showan and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Norris Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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 replacingFor 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted February 25, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted February 25, 2015 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! http://www.amazon.com/ClearMax-OVSPLUG10PK-1-Feet-Extender-Extension/dp/B00DHNX4ZK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1424876060&sr=8-6&keywords=cable+liberators remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francescob Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Belkin? No, thanks. Showan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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? MikeChipshop 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Norris Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrobwx71 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted February 25, 2015 Veteran Share Posted February 25, 2015 UPS You still use that outdated technology? gawd.... when will people change with the times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 You still use that outdated technology? gawd.... when will people change with the times I'll stop using UPS when Amazon can deliver stuff with drones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 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. TAZMINATOR and Obry 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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