Surge Protector recommendations

Jenny · 05-07-2005, 04:00 PM

Ok, so we need a couple of new surge protectors. We don't have much money, so keep that in mind. Any ideas of what brand, where to buy, how much they are, etc?

TIA

DarkFury · 05-07-2005, 08:29 PM

Honestly... if you really want to protect your PCs... get a UPS (Uninteruptible Power Supply) instead of a surge protector.

I've seen UPS by various companies for as little as $39.99.

The big thing about a UPS versus a Surge Protector is that most UPS will actually "clean" the power so that your PC isn't getting any bad electrical spikes and out of phase power (i.e. dirty power).

Honestly, they are worth the extra cash like an "insurance policy" for your equipment.

However, if you still can't justify a UPS... I'd at least look for a surge protector from either Tripp Lite, APC, or another well know power specialist. I wouldn't trust my PC to be on some "el Cheapo" Walmart $7.99 power strip... that's for dayuum sure.

Showtime · 05-07-2005, 09:03 PM

Df,
She needs them for all the outlets cuz of their electrical problem and that could get expensive.

Jenny,
You should buy the wall outlets with the surge protectors on them from home depot or what hardware store is nearbye. A UPS for your computers and electronics. Surge protectors for lights and stuff.

If you have a frys, then they always have sales on them. I have a few APC surge protectors and UPS. Also, Staples and the other office supply companies blow them out every once in a while for cheap.

-j

brainsmile · 05-07-2005, 10:12 PM

like GFCI?

Jenny · 05-07-2005, 11:56 PM

No Frys here. I'll look around the office supply places. And we are really just going to get 1 at this point, for my computer. I'll look at the UPS's, DF, thanks. I didn't realize what they were, I guess. heh and nah, we knew we wouldn't want to go el cheapo.

Just wondered if one brand was extremely better than others or not. I found a few from Tripp-Lite that might work. I'll keep looking.

Thanks guys.

DarkFury · 05-08-2005, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the jello is jigglin

Df,
She needs them for all the outlets cuz of their electrical problem and that could get expensive.

-j

More or less... I was just addresessing the PC. And I still say that all PCs should have a UPS on them... that is... if you wanna really protect them from the "bad stuff" out there.

speedracer120 · 05-08-2005, 05:06 AM

Iso-bars are nice to have around.

bachviet · 05-08-2005, 09:57 AM

Last time I got an APC UPS for $30 after MIR and I have been using it with no problem. I suggest APC UPS or surge protectors.

05-07-2005, 04:00 PM	#1
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Surge Protector recommendations Ok, so we need a couple of new surge protectors. We don't have much money, so keep that in mind. Any ideas of what brand, where to buy, how much they are, etc? TIA __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

05-07-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	Honestly... if you really want to protect your PCs... get a UPS (Uninteruptible Power Supply) instead of a surge protector. I've seen UPS by various companies for as little as $39.99. The big thing about a UPS versus a Surge Protector is that most UPS will actually "clean" the power so that your PC isn't getting any bad electrical spikes and out of phase power (i.e. dirty power). Honestly, they are worth the extra cash like an "insurance policy" for your equipment. However, if you still can't justify a UPS... I'd at least look for a surge protector from either Tripp Lite, APC, or another well know power specialist. I wouldn't trust my PC to be on some "el Cheapo" Walmart $7.99 power strip... that's for dayuum sure. __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

05-07-2005, 09:03 PM	#3
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	Df, She needs them for all the outlets cuz of their electrical problem and that could get expensive. Jenny, You should buy the wall outlets with the surge protectors on them from home depot or what hardware store is nearbye. A UPS for your computers and electronics. Surge protectors for lights and stuff. If you have a frys, then they always have sales on them. I have a few APC surge protectors and UPS. Also, Staples and the other office supply companies blow them out every once in a while for cheap. -j __________________ NBA REPORT 10-11/ The 3-Peat! 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1972 1980 1982 1985 1987 1988 2000 2001 2002 2009 2010 Reigning NBA CHAMPS!

05-07-2005, 10:12 PM	#4
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05-08-2005, 05:06 AM	#7
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05-07-2005, 11:56 PM	#5
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	No Frys here. I'll look around the office supply places. And we are really just going to get 1 at this point, for my computer. I'll look at the UPS's, DF, thanks. I didn't realize what they were, I guess. heh and nah, we knew we wouldn't want to go el cheapo. Just wondered if one brand was extremely better than others or not. I found a few from Tripp-Lite that might work. I'll keep looking. Thanks guys.

05-08-2005, 09:57 AM	#8
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	Last time I got an APC UPS for $30 after MIR and I have been using it with no problem. I suggest APC UPS or surge protectors. __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

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