Dirk Diggler Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Been experiencing problems with my 40'' LCD Samsung 1080p TV since before Christmas. Anyway, I'm getting it replaced and I'm picking up my new one tomorrow. I've had it suggested to me, that I should look at buying surge protection for my TV. Can anyone explain what exactly that is, and any links to the kind of thing I should be looking to buy would be much appreciated. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 A surge protector is an appliance designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. A surge protector attempts to regulate the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or by shorting to ground voltages above a safe threshold. The following text discusses specifications and components relevant only to the type of protector that diverts (shorts) a voltage spike to ground. Many power strips have surge protection built-in; these are typically clearly labeled thus. However, sometimes power strips that do not provide surge protection are erroneously referred to as surge protectors. From wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_protector Here is a list of them on sale... http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=belkin+surge+protector&x=0&y=0 I have one. I would like to be able to tell you a real and valid reason why I got it, exposing a huge knowledge of electrical goods. Simple reason is I have had problems with extension cables before and the Belkin ones have an excess if they blow your tv up, meaning I can claim from them if there is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 A surge protector is an appliance designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. A surge protector attempts to regulate the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or by shorting to ground voltages above a safe threshold. The following text discusses specifications and components relevant only to the type of protector that diverts (shorts) a voltage spike to ground. Many power strips have surge protection built-in; these are typically clearly labeled thus. However, sometimes power strips that do not provide surge protection are erroneously referred to as surge protectors. From wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_protector Here is a list of them on sale... http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=belkin+surge+protector&x=0&y=0 I have one. I would like to be able to tell you a real and valid reason why I got it, exposing a huge knowledge of electrical goods. Simple reason is I have had problems with extension cables before and the Belkin ones have an excess if they blow your tv up, meaning I can claim from them if there is a problem. Ah right, cheers. So basically it's just a fancy extension cable:o I think I'll be able to manage that:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedp6873 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 JF i have 2 one for the pc and all things connected to the PC and also one beside the TV,DVD,SKy box etc i was advised to get one for both as the pc etc has a more high risk of getting a surge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Always thought these things were a rip off until the one likely saved me splashing out a whole new set of AV equipment. The surge protector was knackered/blown but all the attached equipment were unscathed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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