How many joules do I need for adequate protection? What level of surge protectors are necessary to protect?
Surge protectors are a great way to protect your electronics, but you already know that.When you were shopping for a surge protector, you realized you had no idea what a Joule is or how many you need.All the information you need to help choose a surge protection that is right for you can be found below.We are proud of you for using protection for your gear.How many Joules of surge protection you need depends on a few factors, such as what type of electronics you are protecting, how often you experience power surge, and how long you want your surge protector to last.It could be a question on your run on the show.Higher is better.Joule rating is how many punches of extra electricity your surge protector can take before it needs to be replaced.Surge protectors should have a rating of over 400 Joules for safety and longevity of protection.While he isn't the best, Tommy is a solid fighter and he trained under Rocky before bailing on him to chase his dreams.Surge protection in this range is a huge step up.It comes in a smaller form factor for flexibility, like on the kitchen counter, good for plugging in smaller electronics, and most affordable level of quality surge protection.He is a great fighter that packs plenty of punch, and I mean come on, it is Hulk Hogan.Surge protectors in this range are very effective, but at the end of the day can't take the electrical "punches" that Rocky can.Surge protection for plugging in appliances and other expensive electronics is a happy medium between price and surge protection in many different form factors.If you're looking for a surge protector in this range that doesn't need to be on the wall, check out our desktop power station, fully equipped with a phone stand plus AC and 6 rotating AC plugs.Surge protection is about how hard you can get hit.How much can you keep?Surge protection is done that way.If you want the longest lasting surge, choose the Joule level.The best option for all electronics, particularly expensive home theater systems maximum protection, while providing additional outlets in power strip form, and can lay flat on the ground to conceal cables, is not ideal for the kitchen counter.Surge protection ratings are a warranty for your electronics.If you are using a $5k home theater system, you should get more Joules.Less Joules will do just fine if you are plugging in smaller ticket items.Surge products with connected equipment warranties can be an insurance policy for your gear against surge damage.The risk for electrical surge is determined by where you live.If you experience storms, make sure to protect your electronics.No storms are required if you live in an area with an unstable electrical grid.Think about where you will put your surge protectors.Consider a more compact option if it is in a high visibility area.A 2000+ Joule surge protection power strip won't look great on your new granite countertops.You can have all the Joules in the world, but if your clamping voltage is too high, you could still get surge damage.Surge protection kicks in when there is a certain amount of voltage in the air.Surge protection can be improved by lowering the clamping voltage.It's like having a drunk guy on guard duty.It might be too late by the time he sees an invader.If you want to know if a product is safe, make sure it's listed in theUL, which means a 3rd party has tested and verified the product.A listing of 500V or lower will do the trick.All of the surge products from ECHOGEAR are labeled with the word "UL" so you can be sure that they are safe.Ready to protect your stuff if there is a surge.There are pathways to divert extra surge away from your equipment.Surge protectors with one line of protection could cause a problem.The extra voltage can be handled quicker with multiple lines of protection.Driving in rush hour traffic with 1 open lane is an easy way to think of it.Smaller surge protectors will usually only have one line because of space limitations, so if you need 3 lines, look into the larger Joule rated products.Even if you have surge protection, a huge power surge could cause an electrical fire.Make sure that your MOVs are fireproof.If you wanted to save a few dollars on your surge product, a burned down house would be more depressing.No matter the amount of surge, you don't have to worry about starting a fire because ECHOGEAR surge protectors are encased in ceramic.I don't know how to tell you this, but you have dirty power.Home appliances can cause interference in the power supply.Radio interference from cell towers makes power even dirtier.The life of your gear can be extended if your surge protectors are equipped with noise filters.Surge protection doesn't always protect electronics from dirty power.Depending on where you live and how long you want it to last, the number of Joules you need depends on what you are protecting.Many of the premium features of surge protectors are listed at different Joule ratings, so you can get the best protection for your electronics and home.Do you have any questions about surge protection?Maybe you want more boxing analogies?Let us know what you think.
Surge protectors are a great way to protect your electronics, but you already know that.When you were shopping for a surge protector, you realized you had no idea what a Joule is or how many you need.All the information you need to help choose a surge protection that is right for you can be found below.We are proud of you for using protection for your gear.
Let's take a closer look at what the hell "Joules" means.It could be a question on the show someday.
Joule rating is the amount of energy dissipated by your surge protector.Higher is better.
Joule rating is how many punches of extra electricity your surge protector can take before it needs to be replaced.Surge protectors should have a rating of over 400 Joules for safety and longevity of protection.In the spirit of the punching analogy, here are Joule rating ranges with a boxer comparison.
While he isn't the best, Tommy is a solid fighter and he trained under Rocky before bailing on him to chase his dreams.Surge protection in this range is a huge step up.The benefits of this Joule level include:
The compact on-wall surge protectors are in the Joule range.You can use the ports to charge your phone or tablets.
He packs a lot of punch and he is a great fighter.Surge protectors in this range are very effective, but at the end of the day can't take the electrical "punches" that Rocky can.Here is what you get.
We have 2 on-wall options for mid-level Joule rating and expanded outlet capacity.One has 6 rotating AC plugs, while the other has 4.
If you're looking for a surge protector in this range that doesn't need to be on the wall, you can check out our desktop power station, which is fully equipped with a phone stand.
If you buy something with more than 2000 Joules, you've purchased the Rocky of surge protectors.Surge protection is about how hard you can get hit.How much can you keep?Surge protection is done that way.
If you want the longest lasting surge, choose the Joule level.The details are important.
If you want the highest Joule rating and most lines of protection, try our 8-outlet surge protection power strip.
The question of how many Joules you need depends on where you live and what you want to protect.Surge protection ratings are a warranty for your electronics.If you are using a $5k home theater system, you should get more Joules.Less Joules will do just fine if you are plugging in smaller ticket items.Surge products with connected equipment warranties can be an insurance policy for your gear against surge damage.The risk for electrical surge is determined by where you live.If you experience storms, make sure to protect your electronics.No storms are required if you live in an area with an unstable electrical grid.
Think about where you will put your surge protectors.Consider a more compact option if it is in a high visibility area.A 2000+ Joule surge protection power strip won't look great on your new granite countertops.
There are other factors to consider when buying a surge protector.
If your clamping voltage is too high, you could get surge damage.Surge protection kicks in when there is a certain amount of voltage in the air.Surge protection can be improved by lowering the clamping voltage.It's like having a drunk guy on guard duty.It might be too late by the time he sees an invader.If you want to know if a product is safe, make sure it's listed in theUL, which means a 3rd party has tested and verified the product.A listing of 500V or lower will do the trick.All of the surge products from ECHOGEAR are labeled with the word "UL" so you can be sure that they are safe.Ready to protect your stuff if there is a surge.
Extra surge can be diverted away from your equipment by these bad boys.Surge protectors with one line of protection could cause a problem.The extra voltage can be handled quicker with multiple lines of protection.Driving in rush hour traffic with 1 open lane is an easy way to think of it.Smaller surge protectors will usually only have one line because of space limitations, so if you need 3 lines, look into larger Joule rated products.
The punching bag on the inside of a surge protector is called the MOVs.Even if you have surge protection, a huge power surge could cause an electrical fire.Make sure that your MOVs are fireproof.If you wanted to save a few dollars on your surge product, a burned down house would be more depressing.No matter the amount of surge, you don't have to worry about starting a fire because ECHOGEAR surge protectors are encased in ceramic.BillyJoel said, "We didn't start the fire".
You have dirty power, but I don't know how to tell you that.Home appliances can cause interference in the power supply.Radio interference from cell towers makes power even dirtier.The life of your gear can be extended if your surge protectors are equipped with noise filters.Surge protection doesn't always protect electronics from dirty power.