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Professional Surge Protected 8 way Power Board $24.95 + $9.99 shipping

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Professional Surge Protected 8 way Power Board $24.95 + $9.99 shipping
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dealsniper on 29/05/2010 - 12:47 shoppingsquare.com.au (422 clicks)

Looks like a pretty good power board. Foxtel approved.
Specs:
8 Way Professional Surge-Protected Power Board FOXTEL Approved TV line protection - Black

3444 Joule protection, using massive ganged MOV s
Maximum spike current 144,000A
Maximum spike voltage 6KV
Full line protection L-N, N-E, L-E
Clamping voltage 710V
Response time < 1 Nanosecond LED Display
Noise protection capacitor 0.47-F
Outlet widely spaced for power packs
Phone/ADSL line protection
MOV protected 160 Joules
Clamping voltage 395V
Three RJ12 jacks 1 in 2 out Cord length 1.8m

Electrical & Electronics Power Board Surge Protection

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  • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2010 - 12:57
    +3

    For the record, things like "Foxtel Approved" essentially amount to "it doesn't make Foxtel worse".

    • Alzori on 29/05/2010 - 14:58

      thx, was wondering how much of a label that was.

  • YesPleaseThankYou on 29/05/2010 - 13:44
    +1

    LOL @ "Foxtel Approved".

    What's important is does it have ACMA's A-tick on it. From reading the specs I can't see that it does.

    • illumination on 29/05/2010 - 14:02

      Oh what's that? =S I didn't consider that at all when I bought mine.. never heard of it.

    • Alzori on 29/05/2010 - 14:59

      Why would the Aussie media authority need to approve a power-board? :S

      • YesPleaseThankYou on 29/05/2010 - 15:34

        Please see http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2796

        But basically to be sure that it doesn't produce electromagnetic interference which could impacted on other devices (or users of licensed spectrum).

        • [Deactivated] on 30/05/2010 - 01:59

          Once again, essentially translating in to "doesn't make it worse".

          Nothing like "makes it better" or even "effective surge protection". Simply "not worse when you don't use it".

          • YesPleaseThankYou on 30/05/2010 - 15:18

            @[Deactivated]: I have no idea what you're trying to say.

            The fact is that "Foxtel Approved" means nothing. What one should be looking for is the A-Tick. Nothing more, nothing less. Foxtel doesn't get to rule the world anytime soon.

            • [Deactivated] on 30/05/2010 - 17:22

              @YesPleaseThankYou: Yes. That's what I'm saying. The Foxtel Approved thing means "this device doesn't make Foxtel any/much worse".

              Similarly the ACMA A tick means "this device doesn't make the communication device you plug into it any/much worse".

              What I'm saying is that neither of them really mean anything about the quailty of the unit. It certainly doesn't mean it makes TV or power cleaner or even that the surge portion of it works.

              • Davo1111 on 30/05/2010 - 17:34

                @[Deactivated]: foxtel approved just means they're paid fox for the rights to pop their logo on the box. My guess is you'll probably find this product throughout foxtels tv guide.

                • YesPleaseThankYou on 30/05/2010 - 23:14

                  @Davo1111: Exactly. It's a commercial arrangement which should have no bearing on whether the product is of value or not. From a technical perspective what matters is ACMA's approval, not Foxtel's.

                  In fact, the've probably not sold well because of the dodgy Foxtel stamp and is probably why the product is being dumped here at "bargain" prices.

                  Remember that episode of Absolutely Fabulous?

                  Eddie: …Also, when the wood arrives for the kitchen surfaces, remember to stamp "Greenpeace approved" on it.
                  Bubble: "Greenpeace approved".

                  And here it is in glorious colour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCdG1rGhJPU#t=0m40s

                  • [Deactivated] on 31/05/2010 - 21:28

                    @YesPleaseThankYou: I'd like to make it clear - this is the same as what I'm saying.

                    I'm not sure why you keep trying to clarify it, but OK.

                    • YesPleaseThankYou on 31/05/2010 - 21:45

                      @[Deactivated]: I have no idea what you are trying to say.

                      Clearly Davo1111 feels the same way as me as he also felt the need to provide clarity on your post.

                      • Davo1111 on 31/05/2010 - 23:25

                        @YesPleaseThankYou: lol calm down all, we all agree with eachother. hands in … GOOOOOOoooOOO OZBARGAIN!!!

                        • [Deactivated] on 01/06/2010 - 11:58

                          @Davo1111: Well I'm curious now.

                          What did you guys think I was saying?

  • Missha on 29/05/2010 - 18:27

    Hows that even cheap?
    You can get a similar one at K-mart for $29 with phone line extensions

    • Davo1111 on 29/05/2010 - 21:26

      serious?

      • POWERevolution on 29/05/2010 - 21:27

        It can be cheaper if you look harder :)

  • johnd320 on 29/05/2010 - 18:34
    +1

    There is no mention of any monetary compensation in the event that the board fails to protect that expensive piece of HiFi equipment or LCD/Plasma. When you look at the better power surge boards they put their money where their mouth is and replace your electronic equipment if the board fails to protect the equipment. A sorry from shoppingsquare in the event of a power surge zapping your electronic equipment, will not pay the bills. If you want to just go through the motions of having an unproven surge board then you may as well go to the local hardware store and buy one for half this price.

  • POWERevolution on 29/05/2010 - 21:25

    No thanks for a $35 unknow brand surge board. I'm happy with my $29 Belkin SB from DickSmith previous deal. :)

  • wfdTamar on 30/05/2010 - 11:04

    This is the same board as is sold under various names - often available for around $25 free shipping. It has good specs. So this isn't a good price.

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