The Facts!
The average number of thunderstorm days per year in Louisiana is 72!
What are "sensitive electronics?"
• Personal Computers
• Monitors
• Televisions
• VCR's
• Stereo Equipment
• Refrigerators
• Microwave Ovens
• Heat Pumps
• Air Conditioners
and many other household/business items.
What is the difference between a "power strip" and a "surge protector?
Power strips do not protect against lightning and other surges, nor do they protect against surge intrusion through the telephone and cable lines.
A true surge protector protects from all of these threats of lightning and surges. A surge protector should also have a warranty that provides GUARANTEED protection.
Be Careful of suspect surge devices
Blinks
Involve the reduction of power to a home or business causing short-term power loss.
Surges
Involve the electrical current to be significantly increased causing potential damage to occur on electronic devices and other appliances.