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Platinum Powerboard 6 Socket Surge Protector - $19.95 + $7.95 shipping @ Catch of the Day

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Platinum Powerboard 6 Socket Surge Protector - $19.95 + $7.95 shipping @ Catch of the Day
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Lewik on 05/10/2010 - 13:54 catchoftheday.com.au (340 clicks)
Last edited 05/10/2010 - 13:58

Just picked up two of these. I was in need of some. From looking at some of the searches, it seems like a good deal.

At $19.95 + $7.95 (shipping). Or $10 shipping for 2 items or more (up to 5). Energy Absorption is at 3,500 Joules, which is very good (and one of the highest rating ones I've seen at this price). Honestly probably not as good as the DSE 2 for $60 delivered (for 8 ports). But this is a little cheaper (however for 6 ports).

Just in case anyone was after some. Enjoy.

Description:

  • 6 Power points onboard
  • TV Antenna RF Protection
  • EMI/RFI Noise Filter
  • Phone/Fax/Data/Modem/ADSL Protection, 1 in 2 out
  • Massive Surge Protector Max Spike Current: 98,000 Amps
  • Energy Absorption: 3,500 Joules
  • Clamping Voltage: 775V
  • TOUGH - Impact Resistant Housing
  • Highly Fireproof Housing
  • Auto Safety Shutdown: Thermal Fuse
  • LED Indicator Main Switch
  • Surge Protection LED indicator and Earth Connection LED indicator light
  • 2 Spaced Outlets for Transformers
  • Overload Protection: Circuit Breaker
  • 1.8 Meter Extra Long Cable
  • 12 MONTH WARRANTY
Electrical & Electronics Seems Good

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  • c64 on 05/10/2010 - 14:51

    it looks the same as the crest 6 way surge board in coles ($34?).

  • ltwo on 05/10/2010 - 15:11

    where can I find those dse ones you mentioned?

  • Besean on 05/10/2010 - 15:26

    •Clamping Voltage: 775V

    TOO SLOW.

    There are better boards out there for a cheaper combined price.

    • ewik on 05/10/2010 - 15:31

      Would be interested to see… do you have a link? :)

      • Besean on 05/10/2010 - 17:35

        Not recommending to buy these until you do some reseach, but I just did a simple search in Shopbot.com.au

        http://www.beecom.com.au/product.php?productid=18815

        or

        http://www.oo.com.au/Power_Surge_Protector_Board_-__P4432C2446.cfm?AFID=25&cm_mmc=ShopBot--cpc--feed-_-null

        These ones have a slightly lower clamping voltage, but has 8 plugs. You can usually get these on special with free delivery once every few months.

        I'll use these as a secondary surge. Normally I have a single or dual Monster or Belkin one with insurance and with a clamping voltage of around 400. Then I plug this powerboard in for the high Joule Protection.

    • c64 on 05/10/2010 - 15:35

      what has voltage go to do with response time?

      the crest one is coles is <1 ns. the response time for the one listed here is not mentioned.

      • Besean on 05/10/2010 - 17:51

        Read about it, but yes, I agree it becomes confusing…

        http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector7.htm

        Basically, for a good powerboard,
        You will need a Low clamping voltage, A high Energy absorption joule rating, A high spike number, and a fast response time.

        A example would be if you were to get a surge, the powerboard will start releasing to the earth excess power at the clamping voltage (hence the lower the better). But if the surge is too powerful, the energy absorption for the MOVs basically act as a energy storage and filter…

        The fast response time is basically when the surge protector starts doing all this.. Normally <1 nanosecond is best.

        I'm not an expect, but that's my understanding.

        • c64 on 05/10/2010 - 18:48

          oh, i see you are saying it has a high clamping voltage. i think MOVs that have a 395V clamping voltage are for US power systems (110V nominal, 150V working voltage). MOVs for 230VAC have a working voltage of 275VAC and a clamping voltage of around 710VAC.

          so the bottom line is i'm not sure that using a reference to american power surge boards is applicable to australia boards because of the difference in nominal voltages.

  • ltwo on 05/10/2010 - 15:32

    i'll pass on these. they don't have the insurance coverage. i have a DSE branded one and it's pretty good.

    • c64 on 05/10/2010 - 15:39

      i got one from ezygreen recently and for the insurance you have to nominate which devices are connected through the board. is this normal for insurance for surge boards? it seems silly that i have to nominate equipment. 3 months down the track i might have a new tv. it just seems like a way of weaseling out.

      basically for all the expensive boards, most of the cost you are paying for is insurance which, to me, doesn't seem all that great.

      • ewik on 05/10/2010 - 15:44

        Sounds like it.

      • djz on 06/10/2010 - 07:30

        Yep I'm also VERY weary of the so called "insurance". The conditions are a mile long for one (Crest) I bought a few months back. You need to register EVERY device that is connected to it, along with each device's serial number within 2 weeks of purchase of the board in order to have them covered…

        So what happens months later if you purchase a new device or change to another??? Tough luck as they only allow registration at the start…

        The annoying thing is, the IDENTICAL powerboard was also sold by HT a few months later, just rebadged to another brand at 1/3 of the price!!!

        So we are paying exorbitant amounts just for the so called insurance that seems VERY difficult to work with.

        I now have surge protection cover in my Home Insurance and look for the cheaper boards…

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