I'm just about done building my new system, but the idea crossed my mind that perhaps it was time to investigate my surge protection. Currently there is one 6 outlet strip plugged into another 6 outlet strip, then comes my computer cords. Does piggy backing surge suppressors help with the protection, or is the issue of overloading one that would negate such a setup?
Also, I've heard that surge suppressors wear down their ability to protect against uneven power as they age. If that is true, how often should one replace the units? The current ones are just cheap-o Ace Hardware sales specials. Any thoughts?
Importance of a decent surge protector?
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The area in which I live has very good power overall. For the most part it might be years between blackouts and only once or twice during the summer time did we have a brownout. Still, considering the cost of the other components in the machine perhaps an UPS is the way to go. Does SPCR have a shootout of such devices, or do you know of a good comparison chart? Thanks!
There aren't any here (formally) but I've heard you can find such thing at this site.Sainty wrote:Does SPCR have a shootout of such devices, or do you know of a good comparison chart? Thanks!
(Apologies for the smart-arse answer, but really how hard can it be?!)
I've found that Dansdata has some pretty good articles about this issue. Here's one article about power conditioning, and one about surge protection. If you're really up for it, you can build your own UPS.
Edit: Yes, it's quite a read, but very worth it I think.
Edit: Yes, it's quite a read, but very worth it I think.
It isn't a matter of hardness or ease, but rather personal experience. I've learned that review sites offer a valuable service, but sometimes you have to own a product for weeks or even months before you realize all its pros and cons. That's why I always ask for what people actually use themselves and if they are happy with it. Don't worry, I know where google is. Been there, done that.nutball wrote:There aren't any here (formally) but I've heard you can find such thing at this site.Sainty wrote:Does SPCR have a shootout of such devices, or do you know of a good comparison chart? Thanks!
(Apologies for the smart-arse answer, but really how hard can it be?!)
No hard feelings chap.