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WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

I live in the wonderful state of Georgia (USA) and unlike the state with much more lightning, my state seems to be a bit more effective at fine ways to eliminate my electronic goods. As such, I am looking for some protection along every electrical conductor path, which includes UTP (telephone, data cable), Coax (satellite, OTA), and the common power grid.

Its one thing to look at the 'boutique' products and solutions, but I have more brains than money. Very Happy

Has anyone bought the lesser-known brand products, had an event, filed a claim, and been met with post-event satisfaction?

erikjohn · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 636 Location: Florida

I am cheking in from the lightning capitol of the world Evil or Very Mad

. I use two of these that I picked up off Eaby for less than a bill a piece.

http://catalog.belkin.com/PureAV_detail.process?Product_Id=178925

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject:

My 2 dogs weighing in at 175 lbs total protect my electronics better than one of Cliff's guns.

Smile

emdawgz1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 7949

How do i protect my electronics???

emdawgz1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 7949

JustGreg · Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 3098 Location: Kenosha, WI

I don't have to worry about it....with the quality of my HT equipment burglars take one look and leave ME money. Rolling Eyes

Greg

ronholm · Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 12111

John..... Do you have your "Class three"?..

If not just pick one of those up here.. Wink

http://www.westernfirearms.com/wfc/default?set=02

I like my weapon better anyway... Laughing

Yeah I know.. It needs a wash... Had it out playing this weekend... Laughing

jask · Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 10187 Location: kamloops BC

Hey Ron..I think they are worried about a different kind of transient than you are!

ronholm · Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 12111

GEBrown · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 729 Location: Denver

emdawgz1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 7949

OK ron what is that? An m-16, or a Kalash-clone?

And you like it better than an HK MP-5??

Why?

ronholm · Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 12111

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ronholm · Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 12111

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

I think I need to clarify the reason behind this post. What I am trying to determine is why someone would spend $15 vs $50 vs $1500 vs $5000 on surge protection (and not power conditioning) on products claiming $250K to $5 Million when no one has filed a claim and been successful, post-event, at getting compensation.

Thus, I thought abut asking if anyone has used 'something' and hoped someone would come forth with a successful, or failed, filing claim against the manufacturer. In my mini HT I have a Monster product that I bought at wholesale pricing, but this time around I am looking at something for the family room. Presently, there is $2300-2500 worth of consumer electronics in that room not including the new PC ($1200).

Protection via electric outlet, UTP, CAT, and Coax are all equally of concern. Actually, someone just mentioned breaker-replacements for in-panel (not whole house solutions, but per circuit solutions) applications. This still leaves UTP, CAT, and Coax open.

emdawgz1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 7949

rabies_70 · Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject:

I know a lot of folks hate the Monster branding and now days I see they are really high priced on a lot of things, that being said I've got the entire theater running through 4 different power centers, projector itself through a 1000mkII the amps and processors through a 5100mkII and everything else divided up between a 2500 and a 2600. One of the units originally was an older 5000 series, the on/off button stopped working, it was always on, called Monster they issued me a number to write on the package and told me to send them the unit. 2 weeks later a brand new in the box 5100mkII shows up. I know its not the same as filing a claim against a whole theater worth of electronics, but when my first 2500 "sacrificed" itself and then would only emit a horrible alarm, they did the same thing send it to us, 2 weeks later spankin new 2600 shows up. They never busted my balls about digging up receipts or anything, although I'm sure if you had to file an insurance claim with them they might want them. My 2 cents

Oh yeah, and this

I prefer a scatter gun for home protection. Chambering a 12ga is the one of the most recognizable sounds on the planet, your aim (more importantly the little ladies or kids)doesn't have to be perfect in the dead of night, and if you miss, no rounds go blasting through the neighbors windows or walls..
My 3 cents.

WanMan · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10270

From another forum:

I just tried to submit a claim for damage to a surge protector company . The damage was almost 9K. I sent the unit back to the manufacturer so they could test it, along with a diagram of how the equipment was connected. They promptly sent the unit back and said it was functioning fine, so they would not cover my claim.

They also said they would only pay the depreciated cost of the damaged equipment if they were at fault. That came to 10-15% of replacement value.

I purchased a new surge protector from a different company. Don't buy a unit expecting to be covered by their claims.

Panamax is the company that would not cover our claim.

emdawgz1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 7949

GEBrown · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 729 Location: Denver