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Tripp Lite Surge Protection - Surge Suppressor - Model # TLP810NET

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By Timothy Thiele, About.com

Tripp Lite Surge Protection

Tripp Lite Surge Protector

Timothy Thiele

The Bottom Line

All around, this is one of the best surge suppressors on the market. With utility company power spikes, surges, and lightning strikes, having surge protection for your electronic devices, phone lines, cable and satellite connections, surge protection is a must. Keyhole slots in order to mount the unit on the wall or desk is a handy feature. It comes equipped with a long cord with a right-angled plug to attach almost anywhere. With an insurance from the company that if it fails, the company will replace anything attached to it, the Tripp Lite Surge Protection is a must have for your expensive electronic devices.

Pros

  • Offers a $250,000 Ultimate Limetime Insurance for connected equipment
  • LED's show Grounded and Protected when lit
  • Two-line telephone/modem protection
  • Safety covers
  • Audible alarm

Cons

  • Insurance limited to United States and Canada
  • Limited coax connections
  • Limited to 15 amps of power output

Description

  • 10 foot cord with right-angle plug - allows furniture to be placed close to the wall.
  • On/off switch is lighted with a built-in circuit breaker to protect from overloads.
  • Grounded LED - This red LED signifies the cord is grounded so that the deice can properly protect.
  • Protected LED - A green LED shows the device is protected. If the light goes out, the device will be replaced for free.
  • Outlet Spacing and Safety Covers - Widely spaced outlets for connecting transformers and safety covers for unused outlets.
  • Fax/Phone/Modem Connections - Two each of these connections are available on this model that are surge protected.
  • Coax Protection - Two type "F" connectors with 2.0 GHz bandwidth for digital signal connections.
  • Ethernet Protection - Ethernet cards connected to Local Area Networks or cable/DSL modems are also protected.
  • Audible Alarm - Alerts of damage to the circuitry. If this occurs, Tripp Lite says they'll replace the unit free of charge.
  • $250,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance - Covers damage to connected equipment if Tripp Lite surge protection should ever fail.

Guide Review - Tripp Lite Surge Protection - Surge Suppressor - Model # TLP810NET

The Tripp Lite surge protection, model TLP810NET, from the maker of Isobar, is a quality surge protection device. With 3690 joules of protection, it is among the top surge suppressors on the market today. It features a neat and well organized layout for convenient connections.

Safety cover that hide unused outlets are a plus if you have children. It has a nice assortment of connection points including: network connections, TV and Modem connections, coax connections, and eight outlet connections.

Three outlets are widely spaced to allow larger cord connections like charger cords. A lighted LED switch shows you that the unit is working and a ten-foot cord allows this device to be placed almost anywhere.

A "grounded" LED shows if the outlet connection is grounded, and a "protected" LED shows that the device is working properly. Tripp Lite claims, "If this LED ever goes out, Tripp Lite will replace your surge suppressor under warranty at no charge."

For home theater surge suppression, try the Tripp Lite Home Theater Surge Suppressor.

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