Damn I hadn't realised it's against the terms and conditions to run the protector from an extention cable. That's kind of a downer for me cause the cables aren't overly long and I don't really have a power outlet close enough to my equipment.
Ruben > > Hi Tim > > They do make PowerBoards with less outlets, however, to meet their "Terms > and Conditions" if something does go wrong you a) can't run your surgeboard > off an extension cord and b) you can't run one board off another board (or > Surge unit). You have to have the Surgeboard plugged directly into the wall > and it be the only thing plugged in. > That's "pretty much" their main conditions (and I'm summarising there, so > it's not a "legal statement") (Just to cover myself...lol) :o) > > I run about 4 8way boards in my Office (I'll wait for all the electricians > to faint). In the Lounge I run 2 8ways for all the entertainment gear. The > bedrooms have 1 8way each in them. > The Office has the phone line run into the board, then out to the ADSL > modem, so that covers the phone system also (it's a dual phone point in the > board). When a really bad storm happens, I never unplug anything. > These things just work. And the Belkin warranty,..is second to none. I've > had boards replaced no questions asked. You just ring Belkin and they stand > behind them. > I also heard once that a client had a board fuse and singe the carpet. > Belkin sorted it out for the client and fixed it all up. > The boards might be a few dollars more then some on the market, but for a > life time warranty,..what more can you say. > I lost two boards in one night in Cannington when I was renting there in a > lightning strike....saved over $10,000 of equipment all up between audio > gear and computer gear. Had them replaced the next day. > Had another client who I sold a board too. They had a low power surge come > through (which apparently is the most common form to happen, we just don't > see,.things just "blow") within a week of putting the board on their new > computer and extras. Saved them about $5000 there. They rang Belkin and had > the board replaced within a few days. > > That's just a couple of stories and one of the reasons why I stick with > them. As long as they are set up right and followed their conditions, they > do the job. (And as mentioned with a lifetime warranty and a connected > equipment warranty should anything go wrong,..then you're pretty much > covered from all angles I think). > Well,..that's my opinion anyway,... ;o) > > Hope that helps. > > Kind Regards > Daniel > (Apologies for grammar and spelling errors,..a long few days,..) :o) > > > On 24/3/10 10:03 PM, "Tim Law" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Daniel, >> >> I notice those powerboards have 8 outlets, but they are cheaper with >> only two outlets. >> >> Do they still protect appliances as effectively if the appliances are >> plugged into a power board, which is then plugged into the Surge >> Protector? >> >> And I assume I am correct in saying that once these are installed, >> then you don't have to turn off or unplug the appliances in any >> weather conditions. >> >> Thanks >> Tim >> >> >> >> On 24/03/2010, at 9:08 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: >> >>> >>> /start friendly sales pitch :o) >>> And when you get round to having it all sorted out,..can I recommend a >>> Belkin Surgemaster for "next time". I've seen these save over >>> $10,000 worth >>> of equipment in one night from lightning strikes and surges. (And I >>> can >>> attest to it as well, as they've saved my gear numerous times.) Well >>> worth >>> it for just those sort of instances. >>> They also cover the phone line as well. Come with a lifetime >>> warranty and >>> also protected equipment warranty as well. >>> For the computers and phone lines, this is my most popular one:- >>> <http://www.belkin.com/au/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=173139> >>> Retails for $159.95 and I sell then for $135 >>> For TV equipment, this one covers the aerial:- >>> < http://www.belkin.com/au/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=173147> >>> >>> Just thought I'd mention them as well. >>> /end friendly sales pitch :o) >>> (Sorry, couldn't resist,...lol) >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> >> > > --- > Daniel Kerr > MacWizardry > > Phone: 0414 795 960 > Email: <daniel @ macwizardry . com . au> > Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> > > > **For everything Macintosh** > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
