8 outlet / way US home/ office power surge suppressor rated 450J, white
1. 8 vertical outlets
1. 8 vertical outlets
2.AC125V 15A 60Hz
3.ABS Anti-fire Material
4.14AWG heavy duty cord
3.ABS Anti-fire Material
4.14AWG heavy duty cord
6.Integrated circuit breaker switch with light
7. Alternate: 90J surge protector (L-N)
Alternate:450J surge protector (L-N)(N-G)(L-G)
8.UL approved
9. Reasonable unit price
Surges and spikes
Surges and spikes are an increase in normal electrical line voltage, often caused by a sudden change or demand for more electricity, such as turning on a large appliance, garbage disposal, air conditioner, washer, dryer, etc.
·A surge typically measures less than 500 volts and lasts less than two seconds.
·A spike, by definition, is much shorter in duration — less than one-thousandth of a second (millisecond) — but can measure into the thousands of volts.
Either type of disturbance can damage electronic equipment beyond practical repair. In addition to change in demand for electricity, bad weather (lightning) and everyday electric utility maintenance can produce damaging electrical surges on the power line.
Surge protectors act like an electrical sponge, absorbing dangerous excess voltage, preventing most of it from reaching your sensitive equipment. Like a sponge, surge protectors have a limited capacity to absorb. Once the capacity is reached, the unit is no longer protecting your equipment and should be replaced.
