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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME...SAVED My HDTV!!!, January 3, 2007
While researching big screen HDTV's, I learned that you should have a good quality surge suppressor and line conditioner for the best possible picture. I purchased the Tipp Lite HTPOWERBAR 10 on Amazon prior to the delivery of my HDTV. This model has all the bells and whistles at a great price. I have priced similar products for $45 to $75 more.
I have had surge suppressors for all my audio video and computer equipment for over 25 years. Once everything is plugged in, you forget it is even there. However, during the first week in December 2006, we had a severe Ice Storm in the Midwest. We were without power for several days. Later in the week, after the power was restored, we had a broken neutral that caused a large power spike. The power surge blew out all the surge suppressors, some light bulbs, and a few electrial items that were plugged-in. The power surge made it through the surge suppressor(other brand name) for my computer and fried my computer. The Tripp lite HTPOWERBAR10 took the hit as well, but my HDTV survived.
But, that's not what impressed me the most about this product. I was really impressed when I called Tripp Lite about the incident. They ask about the equipment that was plugged into the HTPOWERBAR10, then took my name and address and mailed out a new HTPOWERBAR10. Received in the mail 2 days later. The HTPOWERBAR10 took the power hit and did not let the surge go any further. I wish I had all my equipment plugged-in to Tripp Lite products. I also, just purchased a smaller unit(Tripp Lite brand)for my new computer. Don't let your expebnsive audio/video or computer equipment go unprotected! Best investment you can make for the safety of your electronic equipment!!!!!!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best!, December 26, 2008
I replaced a Monster cable power surge protector with this Tripp Lite unit. It has a higher joule rating capacity and plenty of indicator lights so you really know what's going on with the power and watt usage. Best of all it is much cheaper than Monster. I use Tripp Lite surge protectors exclusively - I live in an area of frequent power surges and lightning strikes. I have had Tripp Lite protectors burn out, but never had any equipment fried. For example, the last surge that came through the neighborhood was caused by a telephone pole being hit by a truck. When that happened, a 19,200 volt line hit the 2400 volt line that supplies our homes. I lost six surge protectors but no equipment. And best of all, Tripp Lite is excellent on replacing their units promptly, they all are lifetime guaranteed. Buy their products with confidence.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Looks like command central, December 4, 2008
I got this when I dropped far too much on my 50" plasma. For me, one of the things I had to have was 3 coax in/out jacks since DirecTV runs 2 inputs to their receiver. This particular model included 3, so I could also protect my over the air HD feed from my outdoor antenna in case it takes a hit too.
To boot, this strip comes with Noise filtration built in so your components receive filtered clean power. No, it's not a full fledged power conditioner for PURE noiseless & lossless power, but with the HVAC fan kicking on and off lately I have not noticed any flickering like I did with my old TV and power strip. One of those conditioners is going to cost you a lot more than a power strip anyway.
10 outlets is sufficient and there is ample spacing for AC converter packs...I don't yet have the receiver and amplifier for my surround sound system, but even when I get those, I will have open outlets. Currently I have the TV, DVD player, Blu-Ray player, DirecTV receiver, Wii, VCR, and phone AC converter plugged in. When I get the receiver and amp, that's 2 more leaving me space for a powered sub if I want to go that route.
What makes it look like command central are the plethora of informative lights on the strip. It shows in input voltage, current amperage usage, and has the usual on / grounded / protected lights as well. Useful for those of you want to know which of your components are the most power hungry. This might be annoying to some Home Theater buffs, however, all of the little lights can easily be covered up by some electrical tape.
It is heavy, but that's a good thing in my book. Weight is to be expected for something that's supposed to be able to take a lightning strike...and this suppressor feels tank-worthy.
The only con is that it is a little larger than I anticipated...just over 2 feet long which makes it hard to hide. That's my only complaint and why I'd like to give this a 4.5 out of 5, but amazon still does not allow for 1/2 stars, and I think 5 starts should only be reserved for the absolute best of the best, thus I give it 4.
Thankfully, I haven't had to test the 5700 joules of protection, but TrippLite has an excellent reputation, and from what I've read, superior customer service, so I have peace of mind.
For the money, I got everything I wanted with this power strip, AND it has a higher protection rating than almost any other power strip in it's class. To me, it was a no-brainer for protecting 2500$ worth of equipment with probably another grand on the way.
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