Surge protectors and power strips might look the same, but their purpose is very different. And one is much more helpful to ...

Bourns® 4030-0X is a surge protector test set suitable for testing gas tubes, carbon gaps, MOVs, Zener and Avalanche diodes, thyristor, finished surge protection products. The product has a rugged ...

You should always plug complex (and expensive) electronics, such as televisions, computers, and home audio systems, into a ...

Surge protectors expand your outlet capacity, yes, but they also keep devices safe from power surges—so choose the right one. A surge protector is an extension of your wall outlet: it has a single ...

Surge protectors protect your devices from power spikes, such as lightning, electrical overloads, and power outages. However, there is a fire hazard associated with them if used incorrectly. According ...

The Austere VII Series combines four AC outlets, three USB jacks, high-end electrical noise filtration, and heavy surge protection into a wall-mounted outlet replacement. Austere packages several ...

Like most things, surge protectors degrade over time. Best-case scenario, they simply stop protecting your valuable electronics from power spikes. Worst-case, they become fire hazards as our editor-in ...