Does this surge protector continue to supply power after a surge has occurred? For me this is desirable because I want to connect my freezer to it.
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Actually, that's a good question! In other words, once a surge is encountered does, #1: the device re-function as an electrical line connection?, and, #2: does it re-function as a surge protector? I honestly can't for sure answer either one of those questions. I usually use these devices, in-line with other surge protection, and once in a while use them in the field, for my laptop computers as the primary surge protection. So, insofar as the field work is concerned, I really don't know if I've ever encountered a surge to test the efficiency of the protection, ie re-function of the device?!
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It'll maintain power to the device. I'm not sure what the surge suppression is rated at (jewels), so I can't say that it will offer complete protection.
1520898
It is a 3 prong connection. Plugging into a 2 prong adapter may defeat the purpose of the surge protection
2116277
No its powered all the time. Has a surge protector too. I have two and will be getting more.
1651986
Device is sacrificial. In the event of a surge it becomes the path of least resistance and accepts the over voltage. It will try to dump the surge to ground and most likely will permanently trip as a result. After an event you will still have power but the device should be checked. If the lights are not solid green than it did its just and must be replace before the next event.
702670
The surge protector is on in case of a power surge to protect your electrical appliances from shorting out
897233
I honestly don't know. I haven't had to do it. This thing has been great so far. It seems to have stabilized some of the surges I used to get. I had a Tripp Lite at one point and it was cutting out power by itself - basically doing the exact opposite of what I wanted it to do. I have no regrets so far with this purchase.
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The product description claims that the strip offers over-current protection, though I have not had any power surges that have tested the strip. I currently have it plugged into a surge protector and I am having no problems.
1802350
Yes, you will still need to have a surge protector and you cannot incorporate one into the unit itself. Not with the way it is currently designed.
1631344
It is not recommended through a surge protector. It may not work at all or will be unreliable. I do not know if has one built in, but I have three and have been using them for over a year with no issue.
1760454
The red light was lit when I first plugged it in and some months later nothing has changed. I didn't buy it for surge protection just for the outlet configuration. I say red is good in this case.
1690233
I have it plugged directly into the wall now, the power has gone out a few times and no data has been lost. I am thinking about getting a surge protector with a battery backup just in case.
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I typically plug several devices into the same surge protector with no problems. Your problem may be with your surge protector's load capacity. Hope this helps.
2146120
I have found that the Powerline Adaptors do not like some surge protectors, specifically active ones, like a UPS. The adaptor will certainly not work when the UPS is operating during a power outage or brown out. In general direct is best, and since the adaptors drarw very little power, line surges/spikes should not be an issue.
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My theory is that if the light does not come on, it will not protect the appliance. However, that does not necessarily mean the surge protector does not work. The receptacle it is plugged into may not be grounded properly. I recommend you try the surge protector in a receptacle you know is grounded correctly to see if the light comes on. If not it will not protect anything.
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Yes it does but like me I never plug my big electronics and my DJ gear directly into the wall I always use a surge protector its worth it I fried one of my old mixers at a party it sucked so I do recommend using a surge for your big and expensive stuff you don't want fried
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Mine is on as well. I expect Steakman is correct and this just means surge protection is active.