Surge Protector/Suppressor
Protection Guide
Wait till you study the table below! You
already know that if you want protection, you need joules. There is a wide
variance in the amount of joules for each surge suppressor. The all important
clamping voltage is fairly consistent in many of the models, but the joule
rating is all over the map.
Sears has everyone beat hands down. They
have an affordable suppressor that has all the bells and whistles AND offers a
2,500 joule rating! It is also affordable with a retail price of $59.99. These
suppressors offer the highest protection of all the ones I could readily find.
If you can't get a Sears suppressor, the Belkin top-of-the-line model will give
you great protection as well.
Surge Suppressor Comparisons
|
Manufacturer |
Model # |
Joules |
UL 1449 Clamping Volts |
Alarms |
Connected Equipment Warranty |
|
APC |
Power Manager |
480 |
330 |
Yes |
$25,000 |
|
APC |
Pro 7 |
320 |
330 |
Yes |
$10,000 |
|
Belkin |
F5C895TEL |
1,950 |
330 |
Yes |
Unlimited |
|
Belkin |
F5C795 or TEL |
1,650 |
330 |
Yes |
$50,000 |
|
Belkin |
F5C595 or TEL |
905 |
330 |
Yes |
$15,000 |
|
Electricord |
H1566-006-WH |
1,350 |
330 |
Yes |
$50,000 |
|
Electricord |
A-1548-006-BL |
800 |
400 |
Yes |
$15,000 |
|
Power Sentry |
374 |
1,020 |
Not listed |
No |
$50,000 |
|
Power Sentry |
177 |
520 |
Not listed |
No |
$25,000 |
|
Sears |
#83540 |
2,500 |
330 |
Yes |
$10,000 |
