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Surge Protector/Suppressor Protection Guide

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

 

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