How to Buy Surge Protectors

Variances and fluctuations that occur over power lines can cause havoc with you home and office electronics. Buying surge protectors for your home or office is a good way to protect your computer and other sensitive electrical equipment. The fluctuations influence sensitive and complex equipment more than standard appliances like lamps and toasters.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Locate an office supply store or a electronics store like Fry's where you know you will have plenty of surge protectors to choose from. The more numbers of brands and types available, the better for you as you will have a better chance of finding what you want.
2. Read the packaging carefully to make sure the surge protectors you are looking at are indeed surge protectors and not just a power strip. Some power strips provide surge protection as well, but many do not, so make sure what you are picking up
3. Check the information on the box and see if the brand offers insurance if the surge protector fails to work and ruins the computer or other more delicate equipment. This is an important feature to consider as a computer or other highly technical equipment will be pricey to replace should the surge protection fail.
4. Spend the money to get a good surge protector. Avoid trying to save money on buying the cheapest surge protector out there. Cost should not be an issue when you consider saving your computer from harm.

Tips & Warnings

• Most good surge protectors cost around $30 to $50, if not more. It's easy to find a high-quality surge protector on the market. Two acclaimed manufacturers are Tripp Lite and APC (American Power Conversion). Both have been on the market for some time and have been tested by experts.

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