All Articles Tagged Surge Protection

Robert Archer | 05/29 03:48 AM, 0 Comments

The subject of surge protection is always a tough topic of conversation for electronics professionals to introduce to clients that don't see the benefit of the products until something bad happens. Bell'O's newly announced ASG3008 8-outlet Audio/Video Green Surge Protector can't help installers ease into the surge protection conversation, but it can provide the necessary protection homeowners need at a reasonable price. The ASG3008 surge protector is a slim-profile device with a high-gloss finish and it incorporates EMI/RF noise filtration, fireproof MOVs, status indicators and a power safety shutdown. Another… View this story

Robert Archer | 11/01 02:55 AM,

Most people's idea of power protection are those $10 plastic power strips that are sold throughout mass-market box-box stores across the country. Very few realize that those inexpensive power strips provide a limited shelf life of protection and once that protection goes their plugged in electronics are susceptible to the dangers of power surges. Eaton Corporation's 3S line of battery backup products offer small office and home office (SOHO) users, as well as standard homeowners a choice of either a 550VA or 750VA products that are designed to protect their… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 07/30 05:49 AM, 0 Comments

The easiest time to sell power protection is right after lightning strikes a house and torches all of the electronics. The homeowner never wants to be vulnerable again. But that’s not very helpful, is it? The best time to install protection is before a giant surge strikes. We asked CE pros to share their power protection nightmares and triumphs, and a few of their stories are below. If you’re having trouble getting your clients to invest in power protection, send them the link to this story. And then take a… View this story