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expired Posted by phoinix | Staff • Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025 10:20 AM
Anker 12-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip w/ 5' Cord
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None of the reviews seems to have found it either, at least one Amazon reviewer said a rep told them it was 1200V, a second also claimed it was 1200V. The one saying 300V seems to be speculating. For anyone reading who doesn't know what this means, it's what voltage the protector will try to limit the voltage spike to and it's often recommended to look for 300-400V or less.
A different model of their protectors was recently called out for it's terrible clamping voltage so if they're unwilling to state it I ain't buying it.
Honestly, Anker need to get on top of this.
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3. Understanding the Effectiveness of a Surge Protector There are a few ratings that are important and can assist in understanding the effectiveness of a protector. These ratings include, clamping voltage, energy absorption/dissipation, and response time. Clamping voltage is the voltage that will cause the MOV to conduct electricity to the ground line. A lower clamping voltage indicates better protection. There are three levels of protection in the UL rating, 330V, 400V, and 500V. Generally, a clamping voltage more than 400V is too high. Energy absorption/dissipation is how much energy the surge protector can absorb before it fails. A higher number indicates greater protection. Average protection is within 200 to 400 joules while better protection is greater than 600 joules. Response time is the time it takes for a surge protector to activate. Because the surge protector is reacting to an electrical force, there is a slight delay in the surge protector's response. Better surge protectors should respond within one nanosecond.
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The Underwriters Laboratories Voltage Protection Rating (UL VPR) indicates the surge protector's clamping voltage — the highest voltage the surge protector allows through before restricting additional voltage. The lower the rating, the better the protection. The lowest UL rating for clamping voltage is 330 volts.
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