Having one of your favorite electronics broken by a power surge is a terrible feeling. A Surge Protector can protect your electronics from power surges. A surge protector also acts as a reliable power strip, which can replace an old power strip while protecting your valuable electronics from power surges. A great place to use them is a TV/Stereo set-up, or at a computer desk, because these electronics have complex components which are more vulnerable to power surges. The ISOBARULTRA will also reduce noise, stabilizing the voltage to your electronics.
A power surge broke one of our favorite soundbars, and you may have heard similar stories from your friends; so we purchased this surge suppressor. Even through hurricanes, multiple power outages, and fallen lines, my valuable electronics have not been harmed.
Tripp Lite ISOBARULTRA Surge Suppressors have a Lifetime Warranty when used in accordance to instructions. On top of covering the product itself, Tripp Lite also covers your connected equipment if a power surge still breaks your connected electronics, up to $50000.
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Top 7 causes of Power Surges
- Lightning
- Fallen power lines caused by trees or other objects
- Utility company equipment failures
- Faulty electrical wiring in buildings
- Electrical equipment failures
- Use of extension cords or other devices that are not properly rated for the voltage or amperage they are carrying
- Overloaded circuits
How do Power Surges affect Electronics?
A power surge is an increase in voltage that is above the normal level. Power surges can cause damage to electronics by a single power surge, or it can be cumulative damage from multiple smaller power surges. An extreme power surge from a lighting strike or fallen power line can instantly fry microprocessors. Smaller power surges can gradually degrade your electronics. Power surge suppressors are built to supply a steady voltage to your electronics, and protect from both heavy and light power surges.
How often do Power Surges occur?
Depending on location and electrical system quality, power surges can occur anywhere from once a year to dozens of times a day.
Some locations will be more prone to external power surges such as those with tornados, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
Some households are more prone to internal power surges due to faulty wiring or overloaded circuits.