How important is it to have surge protection on the phone line to
protect a router and ethernet networks connected to it, or as I have,
cable Internet with a coax connector and F type connectors?
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On 24/03/2010, at 10:18 PM, Daniel Kerr <[email protected]>
wrote:
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)
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