Surge Suppressor

Discussion in 'Software' started by PDN, Jan 6, 2021.

  1. PDN

    PDN Private First Class

    I have one wall outlet but with a PC, a monitor, a printer, a phone and a router I need a few surge suppressor receptacles to plug into if not for protection but for electricity.
    Mine are over 10 years old and I am wondering if I should buy a new one to accommodate the needs of my equipment. I have a lag getting on internet with ethernet but not WIFI and maybe this would fix that lag.
     
    PDN, Jan 6, 2021
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    You'd do better getting an UPS (uninterruptible power supply) instead of a surge suppressor. This will give you enough electricity to smoothly power down the computer, monitor and printer.
    My UPS gives power to my modem and router for over 3 hours so I can use the internet on 2 laptops and 2 android tablets.

    I chose one (my 3rd unit) because of the number of plugs.
    Specs https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/prod...00M1-600VA-120V-1-USB-charging-port/P-BE600M1

    Search for a lower price.
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/APC-UPS-...Power-Supply-Back-UPS-Series-BE600M1/52774150
     
    plodr, Jan 7, 2021
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I failed to mention, this unit has 7 surge protected outlets. Of the 7, 5 of these are also protected by the battery. If the power goes out, they will continue to function for a short period of time. The fewer items you have on, the longer the battery will continue to power them.
     
    plodr, Jan 7, 2021
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  4. PDN

    PDN Private First Class

    Good advice and thank you.
     
    PDN, Jan 7, 2021
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  5. PDN

    PDN Private First Class

    The answer was too much load on one receptacle and now get 600 Mbps.
     
    PDN, Jan 13, 2021
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  6. PDN

    PDN Private First Class

    I had my gateway replaced and that was he final solution. I now get the 600 Mbps I was supposed to get.

    A struggle but worth it.
     
    PDN, Jan 20, 2021
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  7. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    If you have a laser printer, don't plug it in the UPS.
     
    foogoo, Jan 20, 2021
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  8. PDN

    PDN Private First Class

    Thank you I understand
     
    PDN, Jan 20, 2021
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