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Definitely not the best price it's ever been, but anyone who's bought a PC/monitor/TV etc. for the lock-down should find this helpful.
A full list of specs can be found here
Credit to Micoa for twin pack deal
CyberPower 8 Way Outlet Surge Protector Power Board 1 for $32.20 / 2 for $56.10 Delivered @ Futu Online eBay
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Omk4r123 on 28/04/2020 - 20:01 ebay.com.au (3242 clicks)
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funnily enough I need 2, thanks mate.
Mind if I post it as a separate deal?
Just edit it into the title
No need just put in the description for options. Some people don't need 2.
Anyone have this? Good quality? I'm afraid that black plastic is not solid and easy to crack, cheap plastic by looks of it from picture
I have three, these are excellent. I won’t buy at this price tho.
How about that price for two? 28ish each
I remember I bought one at $16 ebay deal last year. So no.
I have two, and they are ok. Only gripe is that the power points are a bit loose so some of the larger power adaptors don't sit in firmly.
Exactly the same issue with the "Belkin SurgePlus 8 Outlet 2 USB Surge Protector Powerboard" from Bunnings, same style (4 plugs per side). Either they're crappy plastic or the setup causes the bigger power adapters to be slightly loose
Tip from a retro gaming nerd:
If you leave those larger adaptors plugged in, a dab of hot glue fixes the issue, and is easy to remove later.@MasterScythe: Shouldn't have to is the point :) Got plenty of other surge protectors which are perfectly fine.
@ozb88: Grab your calipers and measure the pins.
Ive found often that they're bent, misangled or often literally made of thinner metal.
While not impossible, the powerboards are usually within spec and the plugs are not.
A pair of pliers, adding some extra angle to the pins usually fixes it also.
Aldi one cheaper
This one is better
Language please
Aldi Model:
Surge Suppression: 1050 Joules
Peak Current: 36,000 AmpsCyberPower Model:
Surge Suppression: 2750 Joules
Peak Current: 67,500The CyberPower one clearly has more powerful surge protection abilities.
@Omk4r123: How many joules do you typically need for a surge? Also, Aldi has aerial in and out. Wouldn’t having a unprotected aerial cable negate having a surge protector in the first place?
Genuine questions. Deciding what I should be looking for in a surge protector.
@Captain Howdy: The number of joules of surge protection depends on the intensity of the surges in your area. For example, it is rare for very large surges to occur in metropolitan areas, but they are pretty common in rural areas. But it's generally to have more joules.
I don't know about the aerial as I'll be using this for my gaming PC and monitors.
@Omk4r123: although the surge protection could end after a single spike, it's usually a result of cumulative surges eventually destroying the MOV. For this reason the higher the joules the better as it will last longer . All surge protectors die (consumer grade), but cheaper ones will die faster. Cheap crap shops have surge protectors as low as 175joules.
@Captain Howdy: Depends, I see low 200 joules surges daily, as I live next to a train switching point, tooons of arcing.
Also, if lightning hits your antenna, or your power line a basic device like this wont help.
If its indirect, you'll usually just lose the tuner and need a set top box instead.
Talk about clueless.
The Cabac ones on eBay are a better deal, no? Comes with Coaxial+Phone line protection as well for an extra 70 cents.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cabac-8-Way-Surge-Protection-Pow…
- 3444 Joule protection, using massive ganged MOV’s
- Maximum spike current 144,000A
- Maximum spike voltage 6KV
I want to find one with each individual separate Power switch per socket.
@neonlight: Probably better* to buy one of these + one of the cheaper power boards that lets you independently control each socket. You can plug power boards into these…the important part is not overloading it with multiple power boards with power hungry devices.
EDIT: I should clarify further that it's mostly because the ones with individual switches are pretty bad in terms of surge rating only up to several hundred joules
@Satirical: Aldi one leaves it for dead. It compares to the powerguard range, and does your antenna as well.
Cabac ones have Clamping voltage: 710V
CyberPower: 1100VA lower clamping voltage indicates better protection
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_protectorThe real goods ones ($200+) have clamping voltages 400V or lower.
Not sure but looks like the same item and for $20 and the seller has 99.4% positive feedback on 121237 ratings.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CyberPower-8-Way-Outlet-Surge-Pr…
$15 shipping kills the deal
My bad….didn't notice that.
I highly reccommend this, it comes with $50,000 Connected Equipment Warranty for that alone is worth it.
You cant wipe your ass with that warranty, try claiming it on this shitty brand.
if you want real insurance, try Crest and Belkin
i thought this brand is not that s*** ? it makes UPS
Far from it. Have worked in Data Centres operating with Cyberpower units before.
Bought one last deal, didn't work. Raised a return, told them I couldn't get to a post office too return it few 2 weeks. They said no problem then closed my return. So cost me $30 odd for nothing.
Raise it with PayPal
So you didn’t do anything about it…?
I'm still trying with eBay and contacting the seller. Fingers crossed I get the refund somehow.
Good unit. Historically been regularly under $20.
Would anyone experienced be able to give a comparison between this and the Huntkey 8 Outlet?
CyberPower Model:
Surge Suppression: 2750 Joules
Peak Current: 67,500 AmpsHuntkey Model:
Surge Suppression: 660 Joules
Peak Current: 19,500 AmpsThis one provides much better surge protection
Thanks Omkar2, that's actually really helpful!
Happy to help :)
Wish this was individual power switch for each socket
same
I got it couple of weeks ago from the link someone posted in aldi board deal.
Nice quality.Details says:Surge Protection: 2750 Joules
L-N: 1550 Joules
L-E: 600 Joules
N-E: 600 Joules
Max spike current: 67,500A
Comes with $50k maximum liability
good unit, call me when below $20, thanks
Any advice for what to look out for on a good power board? Any alternatives to recommend?
I'm usually the type who gets any well-priced one from a name brand (using a Phillips branded one, got disappointed with an older Belkin one)
Don't care too much for USB charge ports. Individual on/off switches would be nice.
Try 'Crest PWA04987 6x Socket Surge Protector', individual on/off switches, 6 socket surge protection board
2 USB ports and very well made.
Is this the same? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CyberPower-8-Way-Outlet-Surge-Pr… $20 here, cheaper if buying 2-3
check shipping
With shipping, 2 turns out to be $53, which is cheaper. Futo online and Shopping express are same shop
Area dependent. 2 shows up as AU $67.90 to me
Thanks OP
These have been significantly cheaper before.
Usually about $20 each and pretty sure I got three for $45 total shipped.
Not really a good deal.Subbing to remind myself in the future 😬
I replaced my three old DSE urge boards with these last year. They work nicely, and are well made.
Only wish they did a single row 4-port one as well.
no 'spaced' outlets, will only take regular plugs, good luck if you have an oversized plug..
for example the Google Nest Hub and Mini etc the overly large round plugs on those mean you cannot use an adjacent point.Good trick to that, is to use any old single socket 'useless' surge protectors to vault over the other plugs. Done it a few times.
I like it.. never thought of that..
I have two of these at home now, have been very happy with them!
Correct me if I'm wrong but looking at the specs, CyberPower Clamping voltage is 1100V, which is pretty bad…
Like most things you get what you pay for, the 8 board Thors were on sale a few days ago ($250 down to $75) and was sold out in hours.. They are much better spec wise.. Clamping voltage is 275V on those - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/532152When you're hooking all of that new gear up, you want to keep it protected. Everyone knows to plug into a surge protector. However, not all surge protectors are created equal, and the companies making them like to market the "Joule" rating. Without getting too technical, higher joule rating is not what protects your gear, it's what determines the lifespan of the surge protector. You should be shopping for a 330V clamping voltage. The lower, the better. This is what determines the amount of overvoltage that is let through to the components connected to it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/5j0r6e/psa_su…A lower clamping voltage indicates better protection
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_protectorClamping voltage - This tells you what voltage will cause the MOVs to conduct electricity to the ground line. A lower clamping voltage indicates better protection.
https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/home/surge-pro…Check the surge protector's energy absorption rating, and its "clamping voltage". The absorption rating is, as the name implies, how much energy it can absorb before it fails. You'll want something at least 6-700 joules or higher. (Higher is better here.) The clamping voltage is the voltage that will trigger the surge protector — or essentially when the surge protector wakes up and starts absorbing energy. Look for something around 400V or less. Lower is better here. Finally, see if response time is listed in the product details — it's good to know, and lower is better.
https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/09/how-to-choose-buy-and-…The clamping voltage is the maximum voltage allowed to pass by the surge protector through to the connected devices. In the event of a power surge, the Surge Protector (via its MOVs) clamps the voltage by redirecting it until the surge voltage drops sufficiently. Lower is generally considered preferred. Clamping voltages are commonly between 300 and 500V. If you get any higher than this, you'll run the risk of damaging power levels being let through.
https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/article/surge-protection…Clamping Voltage: The voltage where the protector will kick in. If it doesn’t kick in till voltage is too high, the surge may damage your gear before the surge protector starts working. A number to aim for in Australia is 275V (mains power fluctuates around 240V). Cheap units will tend to clamp at 400V or higher. Note the lower the clamping voltage, the more energy will be diverted to the sacrificial component over time so the protector will tend to wear out faster, but much better the protector wear out than your electronics it is protecting!
https://www.abtechnologies.com.au/uncategorized/how-to-choos…Also a lot of surge protectors use BS joule ratings based on their test standards. Check for ones that abide by UL1449 standards.
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The clamping voltage here is just too high. No thanks
Thanks OP grabbed 2 as was about to purchase 1 from bunnings for $49. Love checking ozbaragin and even better to have the discounts not expired. If they had the aldi one, I wouldn't have minded that too.
Cheaper per unit if you need two @ $56 with coupon
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-CyberPower-8-Way-Outlet-Surg…