home threater surge protection?
so im planning on buying a expensive hdtv and maybe some other stuff and im wondering what kind of protection i need, i was looking a some monster surge protectors and boy are they expensive, the also come wit something called clean power, is this option any good does it really make a difference. basically my question is is it worth spending like 200-300 bucks for a good surge protector. my last question is is a surge protector all you need to protect you tv from everything electrical or are there any other things i should know about, thanks
No, there is absolutely no need to spend more than $40 for a surge protector. Above that, you’re just wasting money. Make sure it has a joule rating of at least 600.
Now if you have frequent power outages, you might want to invest in a UPS, which will run $75-250, depending on your equipment. This will keep your equipment running during a brief outage.
Your homeowner insurance will usually pay for equipment damage due to a power surge (less your deductible, of couse). Most surge protectors provide additional insurance, but it only kicks in after your homeowner or other insurance.