Umm,... I wouldn't have thought so, but it depends on the policy and situation I would think. And would depend on how much or what each "policy" would cover.
I know of a situation where a computer "died" in a power blackout. Western Power would cover it under their "policy" but it was at a much discounted rate with wear and tear and the age of the machine affecting it. So the client was still going to have to pay a reasonable amount for the "difference" in repair cost. Under their own insurance all they had to cover was their "small" excess to get it fixed. (And in the end I think it was replaced new for old). So it would be the same with this I would imagine. Which ever policy gives the best outcome would be "the winner" ;o) That would be my own personal view on it I would imagine. I could be completely wrong. Some policies cover some things, and not others, and cover this but not that and 5 millions terms and conditions. This way with my surgeboard then I feel a bit safer one way or the other. Though, as an aside, I must admit the times I had to use Westpac insurance (who I use) to claim with,..they have been fantastic! So I've been pretty lucky. Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: <daniel @ macwizardry . com . au> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh** On 25/3/10 10:56 AM, "Mark Secker" <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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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