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Old 05-26-06, 09:23 PM   #3 (Link)
 
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Re: Surge Suppressors


I have also read good reports on the Tripplite line of products. I know on some models they have suppression between each of the outlets. This means that every piece of equipment plugged into the unit is isolated from each other as well as from the power line. This is important since some equipment, especially those with electric motors, can cause corruption on the power line.

I own an Isobar IB-8, and it seems to perform well. Belkin makes a similar line of suppressors. One thing to keep in mind is that almost all suppressors use MOV's to suppress transient voltages. While these work very well they have memory. So the more transients they suppress the less effective they become. Some high quality industrial grade suppressors use other means for suppression, but they are very expensive.


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