Hi Ruben Yes, unfortunately it is. There is a slip of paper that comes with the PowerBoard, and they list it quite near the top (and reasonably large writing). They were the two main points I looked out (and confirmed with Belkin themselves) as I always make sure I point this out to clients when I sell them the board. That way if something does go completely wrong and an assessor goes out, there are no nasty "oh,..you're running it off an extension cord,..sorry you just voided your warranty,..we won't cover it" type situations. They used to do (and still may do) some boards that had 2metre cables and some with 4metre cables which was their way of working around the "no extension cord" condition.
Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel On 24/3/10 10:28 PM, "Dark1" <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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]> > --- 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]>
