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Please recommend surge protector

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isaac12345 Original post #1
Jul 23, 2015 at 11:52 PM
Hi all!

I would like to buy a good surge protector which has atleast 5 sockets and can receive UK and India style plugs. My budget is 800 to 1000 rupees. I would like it to be very fast reacting so that it is actually effective in protecting my computer.

Can you please recommend some as I have never bought one?

Thanks! :)
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #2
Jul 24, 2015 at 5:41 AM
Belkin Essential Series 6-Socket Surge Protector -1000.


Link:Belkin F9E600zb2MGRY Essential Series 6-Socket Surge Protector: Amazon.in: Computers & Accessories

or

APC SurgeArrest 4 Socket with 2 USB Charging Port -1200.


Link:Amazon.in: Buy APC SurgeArrest 4 Socket with 2 USB Charging Port Online at Low Prices in India | APC Reviews & Ratings



kARTechnology
kARTechnology #3
Jul 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM
+1 to APC surge arrest...I have 8 port with 2 usb
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isaac12345 #4
Jul 24, 2015 at 12:47 PM
bssunil said:
Belkin Essential Series 6-Socket Surge Protector -1000.


Link:Belkin F9E600zb2MGRY Essential Series 6-Socket Surge Protector: Amazon.in: Computers & Accessories

or

APC SurgeArrest 4 Socket with 2 USB Charging Port -1200.


Link:Amazon.in: Buy APC SurgeArrest 4 Socket with 2 USB Charging Port Online at Low Prices in India | APC Reviews & Ratings



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Thanks! How do I know which one's better at protecting from surges?
topgear
topgear #7
Jul 24, 2015 at 6:34 PM
isaac12345 said:
Thanks! How do I know which one's better at protecting from surges?
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If you go by specs then Belkin but if you need those extra two USb ports then APC. Quality wise both are good company but I would vote for Belkin only ;)
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isaac12345 #8
Jul 26, 2015 at 7:19 PM
topgear said:
If you go by specs then Belkin but if you need those extra two USb ports then APC. Quality wise both are good company but I would vote for Belkin only ;)
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Why Belkin ove apc?
topgear
topgear #9
Jul 27, 2015 at 6:37 AM
Just look at the specs on the product pages. Moreover I've been a belkin user for a long time and personally believe build quality and component quality of belkin is better than APC.
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #10
Jul 27, 2015 at 6:39 AM
topgear said:
Just look at the specs on the product pages. Moreover I've been a belkin user for a long time and personally believe build quality and component quality of belkin is better than APC.
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+1 to Belkin
The Sorcerer
The Sorcerer #11
Jul 27, 2015 at 7:03 AM
People recommending Belkin are long time users. I've been using three Belkin units- 2x 4 socket units and 1x older 8 socket units with cable and telephone protection jacks. I do wish these have individual power sockets and surge protection for ethernet and USB charging. Belkin needs to keep up with the times. You also get surge protectors in India made by GM and Phillips.

You can try checking for reviews. There's power strip and then there's a surge protector. Good surge protectors generally should last very long. Some surge protectors protect only 1-2 sockets out of others which are power strips. Note that surge protectors won't protect connected devices from lightning.