Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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https://www.electrical-forensics.com/SurgeSuppressors/SurgeSuppressors.html
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When the energy rating of an MOV is exceeded, the results can be catastrophic. MOVs...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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Is there a way to test these things. I was thinking about running 240 volts to an old TV.
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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All that stuff is just cray like spending 50.00 for a HDMI cable. Same spec same output as long as the gauge of wire is OK for longer runs.
I used to sell stereos and we had an AB switch people...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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both are counterfeit so go with the one at walmart
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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Any decent power source won’t add noise to your system. I think UL listing means they have to send it out to be tested so it doesn’t burn down your house. I don’t think you need to pay for anything...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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you bought the better of the two ... I think it is diminishing returns if you bought a $100 one ... I bet there would be no difference
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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Pet Peeve:
Surge protectors in plastic cases. The way these things work to dissipate the surge is to turn it into heat. Heat in a plastic case can cause it to catch on fire. It happens. This is...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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i'm pretty sure that's inaccurate. the spikes trigger varistors or arrestors and redirect to ground.
the ones that catch fire i think are quality issues. where the energy is able to arc and...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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I don't know. My equipment sounds different today. I agree though on though a less revealing system a difference probably would not be heard.....
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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Yeah Crutchfield put a $200.00 Pamamax surge protector in my cart if I didn't like these. These will do and they are on sale and 540 joules too...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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https://www.amazon.com/Furman-SS6B-Power-Conditioner/dp/B0002D017M/ref=asc_df_B0002D017M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312139358556&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7282015620474842755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqm...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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no, the Amazon one is U.L. Listed
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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Hmm ......I just changed my audio equipment protectors out today with the Amazon ones. The things grip the plugs like a magnet, and for some reason I have a blacker backgrounds. These things get rid...
Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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You might want to look at a whole home protector
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/electrical/21194149/how-effective-are-surge-protectors
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Are these 2 surge protectors the same except one has a shorter cord?
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I live in the lightning capital of the US (central Fla.), but am in the center of a small town. We have a pretty good electrical system, but the storms in the summer can be vicious. I have thousands...
