Looking for not too expensive Surge & power stripe

[Eppie]

If you want a warranty, no- it's not transferrable and now that APC has been sold, they're not even replacing damaged surge protectors with an equal product. The protector on the AV system I installed for one of my customers went bad after a nearby lightning strike and I filed the claim- they sent a 400 Joule UPS as the replacement for the original, which was rated at 1650 Joules. Hardly adequate.

We use APC at work and they have lasted many years. I just replace the lead-acid batteries every few years and they keep chugging along. No lightning strikes, just brown outs and power outages. Recent support issues are worrisome though. Any experience with Tripp Lite?

 

[Verdinut]

We use APC at work and they have lasted many years. I just replace the lead-acid batteries every few years and they keep chugging along. No lightning strikes, just brown outs and power outages. Recent support issues are worrisome though. Any experience with Tripp Lite?

We use APC at work and they have lasted many years. I just replace the lead-acid batteries every few years and they keep chugging along. No lightning strikes, just brown outs and power outages. Recent support issues are worrisome though. Any experience with Tripp Lite?

Apart from the PST-8 portable surge protector, Furman have other rack mount units. One affordable unit is interesting. I suggest that you explore its features:

Furman PL-8C | 15A Power Conditioner with Rack Lights

The Furman PL-8C provides essential 15A power conditioning with SMP surge protection, noise filtration, and pull-out LED rack lights for professional A/V gear.

furmanpower.com

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/85897.pdf

 

[highfigh]

We use APC at work and they have lasted many years. I just replace the lead-acid batteries every few years and they keep chugging along. No lightning strikes, just brown outs and power outages. Recent support issues are worrisome though. Any experience with Tripp Lite?

I used to like APC, too, but when they sent that UPS as a replacement for a product that was rated much higher, they lost me.

Not much experience with TrippLite, but I have used Furman, Panamax and others. I use a Panamax M4000 which has shut down on occasion and I assume it saved my equipment- never lost a piece. Its specs show that it shuts off <90VAC and >140VAC, which is a much tighter window than many brands with high price. The first Furman I installed was an Elite 15PFfi- I was in the room with that rack when lightning struck very close to the house and I heard a loud 'snap' sound in the room. The AV system never flinched but the yellow LED on the cellular transponder for the alarm system started blinking and I assume it was because the antenna was mounted to the gutter at the edge of the 2nd floor roof.

Just for laughs- I know a sales rep for many good AV brands and when I saw him at a grocery store, he raved about the new 'power conditioner" he had bought. Said he opened the cover and saw wires coming from the inlet and arranged in a loop before going to the outlets. Nothing else, just looped wires. Every time I explain why something can't do what is claimed, he just says "It's experiental" and changes the subject. TBH, I seriously doubt that he was he one who opened it- not sure he knows which end of a screwdriver to pound on.

 

[Teetertotter?]

I have 4 Tripp Lite surge protector strips at 4 locations. 3 of them are approx 2000 Joules and the other 3300 Joules. They have been in use for 8 years with numerous power failures, up until 2 years ago. One lightning strike, 3 houses down on small bath house, next to in ground pool, 4 years ago. We have 3 tv's with satellite boxes and 1 of the 3 has the 3300 joules with TV, Satellite receiver and AVR. Then 1 outlet with 2 laptops.

 

[Teetertotter?]

I have 4 Tripp Lite surge protector strips at 4 locations. 3 of them are approx 2000 Joules and the other 3300 Joules. They have been in use for 8 years with numerous power failures, up until 2 years ago. One lightning strike, 3 houses down on small bath house, next to in ground pool, 4 years ago. We have 3 tv's with satellite boxes and 1 of the 3 has the 3300 joules with TV, Satellite receiver and AVR. Then 1 outlet with 2 laptops.

Mistake, Error, we have Belkin Surge Protection pwr strips. Not Tripp Lite.

 

[Verdinut]

Mistake, Error, we have Belkin Surge Protection pwr strips. Not Tripp Lite.

You don't have to worry. It's an excellent surge protection brand too.