clifto wrote:
w_tom wrote:
clifto wrote:
Why do they suggest not daisy-chaining suppressor power strips?

Will a power strip protector somehow stops or block what three miles
of sky could not? That is not what a power strip protector does. And
yet that is why some daisy chain power strip protectors on a myth that
more will create a chain of protection - stop or block a surge.

Meanwhile, every power strip must have a 15 amp circuit breaker so
that excessive load does not concentrate on one power strip. Fires
have killed because power strips were daisy chained when, instead, the
solution was sufficient number of wall receptacles.

Okay. I always count total wattage/current before plugging stuff in,
even on a standard wall outlet. Main reason I like to daisy-chain surge
protectors is that the one closest to the outlet takes most of the small
hits and wears out the fastest, protecting the others so they can (1) stay
in use when I replace the closest one and (2) help a little on a somewhat-
more-than-small hit.



What the hell does daisy chaining power strips have to do with whether
or not plug in type surge protectors do help protect sensitive
equipment? W_Tom talks about going on the attack to divert attention
from technical issues, yet he's here spewing how daisy chaining power
strips and plugging in endless loads can cause a fire. Good grief!

It seems most of the world is in agreement. Whole house surge
protectors with a proper ground are an excellent idea, as they can
protect the whole house and stop a surge just as it enters the house.
And for those that can't install one, like those living in a rental
property or an apartment, plug in surge protectors are a good idea.
And they are a good idea even if you have a whole house protector. To
argue against it is like saying having a locked bank vault doesn't do
any good, cause the front door is already secure.

And old W Tom rants on about how appliances already have surge
protection built in. Well, which would you rather deal with? A
$2000 Plasma TV that took the hit and blew out the surge protection, or
a $25 surge protector that you can throw away?

Like most here, I've seen plug ins work and believe they are effective,
though not as preferable as a whole house unit. Another factor, many
of the plug ins also offer additonal protection for cable and phone
lines. W Tom, Before you go on a rant about how all that is
unecessary, read the part about the bank.