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

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  ltwo on 05/10/2010 - 15:11

  where can I find those dse ones you mentioned?

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    ewik on 05/10/2010 - 15:29

    The Dick Smith ones have expired a month or so ago. That's why I went for these.

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        ewik on 06/10/2010 - 00:05

        I believe these were the DSE ones that were on special. But it's energy absorption is 2,000 Joules compared to Platinum's 3,500.

        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/30362

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  Besean on 05/10/2010 - 15:26

  •Clamping Voltage: 775V

  TOO SLOW.

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

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    ewik on 05/10/2010 - 15:31

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

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      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.

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      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.

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  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.

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      ewik on 05/10/2010 - 15:44

      Sounds like it.

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      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…