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Top end equipment for protecting your sensitive electronics from various failures of the power grid. The very grown-up version of a surge protector.
Usually in the $150-200 range. $99.95 is a stellar deal.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...ation.html
Description:
The Furman PST-8 Digital Power Station features Furman's SMP circuitry which incorporates Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) and a high current TVZ-MOV to insure that any electronic device is fed clean, filtered AC power. This dramatically reduces noise, ensuring consistent peak performance from all equipment.
Furman's proprietary Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) suppresses AC noise evenly, assuring maximum performance from your system. SMP circuitry offers the highest degree of protection against electrical surges and spikes, and does this without sacrificing itself or any of its components. In addition, the Extreme Voltage Shutdown circuit automatically turns off the unit when it is fed 135 VAC or higher, protecting itself and connected equipment from the extreme voltage.
General Features:
- 4 digital-ultrasonic noise filtered outlets, 4 linearly filtered outlets
- Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) with a high current TVZ-MOV provides the highest level of AC surge suppression
- LiFT significantly reduces AC line noise
- Automatic Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) guards your valuable equipment from dangerous wiring faults
- Zero ground contamination circuitry assures the delivery of pure AC power thus protecting critical audio/video components
- Cable satellite and Telco connectors deliver advanced protection to connected equipment
- Isolated outlet banks keep digital and analog components from interfering with each other
- Sturdy aluminium chassis
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I think the surge breakers work for higher output - like a lightning strike. From what I understand, you still need surge protectors close to the device.
Just my anecdotal evidence - ymmv.
If you live in an area that doesn't see these types of risks often, you can get by with a cheaper, traditional surge protector (like a Belkin, Triplite, APC, etc.) Just know that when one of those handles a surge, they typically are done, and won't handle another one, so need to be replaced.
If you do live in an area with frequent electrical storms, brown outs, etc, then something like this is the entry level to protect valuable equipment (whether that be an A/V setup, computer, Peloton, etc.) You can buy an even more robust solution if you are willing to spend 5x the price - search for SurgeX and ZeroSurge online, but for me, personally, living in Austin, TX, I've had one true lightning surge in 12 years, and maybe 5 serious power blips caused by general power generation issues, so this Furman unit affords good protection at a much more palatable price.
Furman claims this surge protector will improve picture and audio on your components...I'd say take that with a big grain of salt. It may well eliminate something simple like a ground loop hum, but improving your picture and sound on the home theater setup? I am skeptical ... and I own several of these units (though the non-digital variety.) I haven't done any side by side testing, and that's where you can really tell small differences....but regardless, I'd highly recommend these for protection from surges in surge-prone areas. Outside of that, you are probably ok with a cheaper solution. If you want to buy real safety, but avoid spending $500 and up for SurgeX or ZeroSurge, all of my research indicates the PST-8 is really tough to beat.
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Really hard to make the leap to SurgeX or ZeroSurge with the Furman available at this price.
Dryer probably is 240V and can't plug in. Washer probably ok, but why would you want to? Seems like overkill for the washer.
I mostly just just need the extra sockets to be able to plug other things in that area. I have full size and pedestal washer that are currently occupying the two outlets. So any surge protector can handle a washer?
For example, if I am using a TV + 2 Sonos Speakers + laptop in my bedroom. Is it worth it to have this or is it overkill?
will it be more suited in the kitchen where few power hungry electric cooking devices are connected at once? I usually have a problem there but I assume because I connect all the devices to one outlet that is very old.
Thanks fro any tips!
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I think the surge breakers work for higher output - like a lightning strike. From what I understand, you still need surge protectors close to the device.
Just my anecdotal evidence - ymmv.
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If you live in an area that doesn't see these types of risks often, you can get by with a cheaper, traditional surge protector (like a Belkin, Triplite, APC, etc.) Just know that when one of those handles a surge, they typically are done, and won't handle another one, so need to be replaced.
If you do live in an area with frequent electrical storms, brown outs, etc, then something like this is the entry level to protect valuable equipment (whether that be an A/V setup, computer, Peloton, etc.) You can buy an even more robust solution if you are willing to spend 5x the price - search for SurgeX and ZeroSurge online, but for me, personally, living in Austin, TX, I've had one true lightning surge in 12 years, and maybe 5 serious power blips caused by general power generation issues, so this Furman unit affords good protection at a much more palatable price.
Furman claims this surge protector will improve picture and audio on your components...I'd say take that with a big grain of salt. It may well eliminate something simple like a ground loop hum, but improving your picture and sound on the home theater setup? I am skeptical ... and I own several of these units (though the non-digital variety.) I haven't done any side by side testing, and that's where you can really tell small differences....but regardless, I'd highly recommend these for protection from surges in surge-prone areas. Outside of that, you are probably ok with a cheaper solution. If you want to buy real safety, but avoid spending $500 and up for SurgeX or ZeroSurge, all of my research indicates the PST-8 is really tough to beat.