Does using these power protection boards counter to the instruction affect home/content insurance payout for storm and fussion damage? (as opposed to the manufacturers protection)
On 24/03/10 10:37 PM, "Daniel Kerr" <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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]> > ________________ [email protected] Mark Secker (Ba. 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