APC PF11VT3 11-outlet SurgeArrest with Tel2/Splitter and Coax Protection

by APC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 2.2 x 15 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000D8IYC
• Item model number: PF11VT3
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 11, 2003

Product Description

SurgeArrests components such as MOVs and Thermal fuse ensure instantaneous reaction to lightning strikes and wiring faults. If the surge components are damaged due to power spike or over voltage, excess power cannot reach your equipment. Unlike APCs SurgeArrest products, most surge suppressors continue to let power through even after circuits have been damaged, leaving your equipment exposed to other damaging surges. Protection of data lines (Ethernet, Coaxial and Phone lines) ensures complete protection of your equipment from surges. It is very important to protect your equipment from back door surges traveling through data lines, as they can be as damaging to your equipment as surges traveling over power lines. SurgeArrest attenuates EMI/RFI line noise that can cause data errors and keyboard lockups, ensuring better performance of protected equipment.Allows use of two pieces of equipment at once, such as a modem and phone.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to set up, but cable signal degrades, December 18, 2004

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54gordon "54gordon" (New Jersery, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: APC PF11VT3 11-outlet SurgeArrest with Tel2/Splitter and Coax Protection (Electronics)

Unlike many power-strips/surge protectors I've bought in the past, the APC model PF11VT3 is well designed to accomodate all types of transformer plugs and regular power cords. The "Pivoting Strain Relief" cable makes it very convenient to set up in tight places and the cord management clip does a very nice job of keeping cords orderly. This review comes after only about 3 weeks owning so it's too early to see if the surge protection works (it may be working without me knowing it). I haven't hooked it up to a phone line, so no comment there. My one disappointment came when I hooked my coaxial cable up to the unit. My internet signal degraded to the point where I had to remove it and hook it back up directly to the cable modem. Documentation and instructions were very clear. Overall I like it and intend to buy another for a second computer (no cable hook up for this one).

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, but hard to get plugs in and out, March 8, 2006

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Your Average Gadgeteer (McLean, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: APC PF11VT3 11-outlet SurgeArrest with Tel2/Splitter and Coax Protection (Electronics)

Overall, I like this surge protector and would buy it again. I bought it primarily because of the 11 outlets, six of which are spaced out to accommodate big brick-style transformer plugs. I did a lot of digging to find the surge protector that had the most outlets in this configuration, and this unit always came up. It has worked just fine for the month or so I've owned it. I particularly appreciate the angled plug, which allows you to use the second plug in a wall outlet without a problem.

I only have two quibbles with the APC--the color and the stiffness caused by the plug-activated safety shutters. Plugging and unplugging cords requires some force to overcome the safety shutters, which could be a problem if you are trying to get something plugged or unplugged while the unit is in an awkward position or hard-to-reach location. On a much more minor note, the black unit and cord stand out quite a bit against light-colored walls and carpets, even when tucked behind a desk.

I don't use the phone or coax plugs, so I don't know if my unit has the problem (or "feature") other reviewers have reported with Internet signal degradation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great surge protector, especially for transformers, March 9, 2006

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The Mango Man (Southeast of disorder..) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: APC PF11VT3 11-outlet SurgeArrest with Tel2/Splitter and Coax Protection (Electronics)

I really likethe design on this Protector, and bought 3.

It allows you to plug multiple transformers in, and still have room for regular plugs. Slipping plus in is a firm push, but not that tough.

I also like the fact that it gives you a warning light if you get up around 12 amps.. Cool, but you have to keep in mind a 15 amp circuit shoulldn't have 12 amps to one plug..

The cord restraint system slides out to hold all the cords, then wedges backin to hold them in place. A bit hard to set up, and a zip tie could achieve the same thing, altough this is way easier if you change things.