rlh41
02-19-2006, 10:03 PM
How many joules do I need to fully protect a plasma TV? Thanks.
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kevinw
02-19-2006, 10:09 PM
None, you should have not bought a Plasma in the first place j/k
Do a search for surge protectors.
http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/search.php?searchid=213558
Do a search for surge protectors.
http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/search.php?searchid=213558
DougRuss
02-19-2006, 11:37 PM
None, you should have not bought a Plasma in the first place j/k
Why is that ?? :sherlok:
Why is that ?? :sherlok:
kevinw
02-20-2006, 12:01 AM
Why is that ?? :sherlok:
Just kidding Doug.
IMO I am not a fan at his moment because of unproven techology, reliabilty studies and cost comparisons.. NOW if I was not such a cheap ass I'd buy plasma in a heartbeat..COOl factor is enough. :smokin:
I just feel the bang for the buck situation makes DLP or LCD a better buy. If I had a more flexible budget I'd buy plasma today... For my budget and situation plasma is not a viable choice..for others it is...
But back to the original quesation ..personaly a surge protector is used for additional outlets.. a good Homeowners policy gets you a newer and better TV. Surge protectors do not protect from lightning. a UPS would be better.
Just kidding Doug.
IMO I am not a fan at his moment because of unproven techology, reliabilty studies and cost comparisons.. NOW if I was not such a cheap ass I'd buy plasma in a heartbeat..COOl factor is enough. :smokin:
I just feel the bang for the buck situation makes DLP or LCD a better buy. If I had a more flexible budget I'd buy plasma today... For my budget and situation plasma is not a viable choice..for others it is...
But back to the original quesation ..personaly a surge protector is used for additional outlets.. a good Homeowners policy gets you a newer and better TV. Surge protectors do not protect from lightning. a UPS would be better.
Kal Rubinson
02-20-2006, 12:45 PM
But back to the original quesation ..personaly a surge protector is used for additional outlets.. a good Homeowners policy gets you a newer and better TV. Surge protectors do not protect from lightning. a UPS would be better.
Nothing protects against a direct hit but there are surges which are survivable. The first line of defense is a whole house surge protector at the breaker box. Local surge protection, after that, can offer additional protection for valuable equipment. However, a UPS offers no such protection except to keep the system running after a voltage sag or brown out.
Kal (plasma user)
Nothing protects against a direct hit but there are surges which are survivable. The first line of defense is a whole house surge protector at the breaker box. Local surge protection, after that, can offer additional protection for valuable equipment. However, a UPS offers no such protection except to keep the system running after a voltage sag or brown out.
Kal (plasma user)
57U
02-20-2006, 12:50 PM
Many UPS also do offer surge protection, so if you want both, get one with both.
As stated, nothing's going to stop a direct hit, so how much protection you want from an "induced power spike" is basically dependent on how much you want to spend.
Most UPS have "insurance" that protects you. Read the various policies carefully though and you need to meet their requirements.
As stated, nothing's going to stop a direct hit, so how much protection you want from an "induced power spike" is basically dependent on how much you want to spend.
Most UPS have "insurance" that protects you. Read the various policies carefully though and you need to meet their requirements.
Kenetics
02-20-2006, 02:57 PM
I had what was probably a surge a couple of months ago. The tv went off with a pop and then came back on. The surge protector's overload light came on and couldn't be reset. It also took out 2 computer surge protectors. Thankfully, none of the equipment was damaged but it was scary stuff. It came out of the blue without warning.
As for homeowner's insurance, check to see how much deductable you have to pay. Would it cover a blown lamp?
As for homeowner's insurance, check to see how much deductable you have to pay. Would it cover a blown lamp?
