Sounds like a factory defect to me! Return it for a refund. Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edmund Cramp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:32 AM Subject: RE: [brlug-general] The BRLUG Lab tests surge suppressors!
> > Next Test: The RadioShack 7-Outlet Surge Protector and Noise Filter > > (with audible alarm) Model Number 61-2206 > > I recently tested this model in Holland and can report that the audible > alarm produces a nice load snap when the unit is connected to the 240V > line. An additional feature (not mentioned in the documentation) is the > olfactory and visible alarm that releases a short puff of smoke and a > pungent smell to alert the operator that the surge protector has > functioned correctly. Unfortunately the unit appears to lack any means > of resetting the olfactory and visible alarms. > > -- > Edmund Cramp > http://www.emgsrus.com/graffiti.htm > > > > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > [email protected] > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net >
