Surge protectors with USB

Sideburns57 · 23-03-2014, 02:21

Any recommendations for one of these please/experiences, be them positive or negative? Belkin seem as good as any but would appreciate a steer as it were. Thanks.

Sideburns57 · 23-03-2014, 18:37

A random purchase at Maplin it is then!

Nigel Goodwin · 23-03-2014, 19:21

Why do you even want one?.

Sideburns57 · 23-03-2014, 19:32

Running out of plug sockets, Nigel! I went for this one....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006HFMEM...986871_TE_item

Winston_1 · 23-03-2014, 21:50

UK mains generally don't have surges. If there is a lightning strike surge protectors don't help. Surge protector extension leads often cause random tripping of your RCD.

That is 3 reasons why I don't have one.

Hopefully not too late to cancel that Amazon order and buy a cheap multiway splitter at the local supermarket.

Nigel Goodwin · 24-03-2014, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston_1

UK mains generally don't have surges. If there is a lightning strike surge protectors don't help. Surge protector extension leads often cause random tripping of your RCD.

Never seen, or heard of, a surge protector causing random tripping of ad RCD - it seems EXTREMELY unlikely, except for the possible case where it's actually diverting a surge to ground (so doing it's job).

UK mains is extremely good (best in the world?), but lightning still happens - and a surge protector gives an extra layer of protection. It won't do much good for a direct strike, but for a 'nearish' one could make the difference between the equipment been OK or destroyed.

I've seen a LOT!!! of lightning damage over the years!, and given insurance estimates on the damage to the electronics.

emptybox · 24-03-2014, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston_1

UK mains generally don't have surges. If there is a lightning strike surge protectors don't help. Surge protector extension leads often cause random tripping of your RCD.

That is 3 reasons why I don't have one.

Hopefully not too late to cancel that Amazon order and buy a cheap multiway splitter at the local supermarket.

I've had quite a few things knocked out by surges. A couple of set top boxes, and the power supply of a computer.
Usually happens when we have a power cut, and the power comes back on again.

Anyway, I think the USB part is just there to charge your phone etc. Isn't it?

Sideburns57 · 24-03-2014, 14:02

Thanks, people. I am sticking with it - not cancelling the order!

23-03-2014, 02:21	#1
Sideburns57 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,033	Surge protectors with USB Any recommendations for one of these please/experiences, be them positive or negative? Belkin seem as good as any but would appreciate a steer as it were. Thanks.

23-03-2014, 18:37	#2
Sideburns57 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,033	A random purchase at Maplin it is then!

23-03-2014, 19:21	#3
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Why do you even want one?.

23-03-2014, 19:32	#4
Sideburns57 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,033	Running out of plug sockets, Nigel! I went for this one.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006HFMEM...986871_TE_item

23-03-2014, 21:50	#5
Winston_1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,008	UK mains generally don't have surges. If there is a lightning strike surge protectors don't help. Surge protector extension leads often cause random tripping of your RCD. That is 3 reasons why I don't have one. Hopefully not too late to cancel that Amazon order and buy a cheap multiway splitter at the local supermarket.

24-03-2014, 09:00	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Winston_1 UK mains generally don't have surges. If there is a lightning strike surge protectors don't help. Surge protector extension leads often cause random tripping of your RCD. Never seen, or heard of, a surge protector causing random tripping of ad RCD - it seems EXTREMELY unlikely, except for the possible case where it's actually diverting a surge to ground (so doing it's job). UK mains is extremely good (best in the world?), but lightning still happens - and a surge protector gives an extra layer of protection. It won't do much good for a direct strike, but for a 'nearish' one could make the difference between the equipment been OK or destroyed. I've seen a LOT!!! of lightning damage over the years!, and given insurance estimates on the damage to the electronics.

24-03-2014, 11:55	#7
emptybox Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,995	Quote: Originally Posted by Winston_1 UK mains generally don't have surges. If there is a lightning strike surge protectors don't help. Surge protector extension leads often cause random tripping of your RCD. That is 3 reasons why I don't have one. Hopefully not too late to cancel that Amazon order and buy a cheap multiway splitter at the local supermarket. I've had quite a few things knocked out by surges. A couple of set top boxes, and the power supply of a computer. Usually happens when we have a power cut, and the power comes back on again. Anyway, I think the USB part is just there to charge your phone etc. Isn't it?

24-03-2014, 14:02	#8
Sideburns57 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,033	Thanks, people. I am sticking with it - not cancelling the order!

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