Be very careful what SPD (surge protection device) you do go for though. Some of the cheap ones without thermal disconnects on the metal oxide varistors (MOVs) used in them can overheat and even cause fires. The best system would be to go for a whole house co-ordinated system with a unit on the incoming lines which can take a large surge then smaller units on sensitive equipment to further iron out the voltage let through by your service entrance SPD.
@Almightyrastus PS, don't forget your telecoms and other data lines as just as much damage can be caused by transient over voltages coming in on them as from power based surges.
i had ligtning yesterday so i decided to save my work and shut down the pc when i was about to shut down both of my monitors flashed aswell as the tv so my monitors flashed and back to desktop again did this happen to my pc or not since the pc didn't reboot or anything all happend was both of my monitor inc tv flashed off/on my pc works fine no problem did this couse anything bad to my pc or made the performance worse or was i lucky nothing at all happend please someone answer me thankyou
Most UPS' worth a damn act as both and it would be in bad taste to plug a SP into a ups(both companies for each product could conceivably come away without any liability{and therefore no money back guarantee} whatsoever, sometimes even the same company)
Per NEC - the neutral and the ground may not be interupted - this means from the "outlet" to your PC is live - it doesn't run through the UPS per say as the "hot" does. You're not getting protection on these pathways - and if the UPS goes into bypass - forget it. It's a UPS first and foremost. But hey, it's your stuff, and you apparently believe that you will actually be covered by some "equipment warranty"...and you might be - as long as you can prove it. Good luck on that one.
Again, it's your stuff (including UPS) believe what you'd like - the Surge Protection you're going to get is poor at best - and rarely will you find any protection before the UPS electronics - which means UPS itself is not protected at all. IEEE recommendations are very specific about protecting UPS's - UPS's are NOT surge protectors - nor are transformers or switch mode power supply's. But again, it's your stuff, do what you'd like.
are you sure it only damages the power supply? mine went a little while ago, repalced it. and my systems performance went to rock bottom. and still is.
My 2nd PC explode,bcause i chance the power from 220 to 110(and that was the stupid thing i ever done :D),does this will cause any fatal injury to the hardware (motherboard,harddisk,vgacard,ram etc) ?
Many power surges is max 3500watt so you need to make sure that your power surges is connect with PSU, Monitor Display, And maybe Speaker. Lets say i am having 600W PSU an monitor is a i dont know lets say about 60W and speaker with subwoofer is a 24w 600 plus 60w plus 24 = 684W its work!
Working as a computer tech. Usually what I saw when motherboards were toasted, is that the power supply takes the surge ok, but the modem and or lan nic gets melted. Pretty interesting.
Wow these videos are always posted just as I am having a problem. My Air Conditioner just caused my serge protector to trip. I thought to myself "good thing I bought a high quality surge protector." When I follow my extension cord to my surge protector I realize that someone had attached a 2-prong outlet adapter to the end of my surge protector! Will the fact that my surge protector is not grounded prevent the surge protector from protecting my electronics? (I have since removed the adapter)
my ps3 bluetooh headset has a "power surge"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF?!?! IT WAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE, AND IT LASTED THE THE SHORTEST.
Eathams 1 year ago
Be very careful what SPD (surge protection device) you do go for though. Some of the cheap ones without thermal disconnects on the metal oxide varistors (MOVs) used in them can overheat and even cause fires. The best system would be to go for a whole house co-ordinated system with a unit on the incoming lines which can take a large surge then smaller units on sensitive equipment to further iron out the voltage let through by your service entrance SPD.
Almightyrastus 1 year ago
@Almightyrastus PS, don't forget your telecoms and other data lines as just as much damage can be caused by transient over voltages coming in on them as from power based surges.
Almightyrastus 1 year ago
for computer desktop protection:
apc- ups es700 is EXCELLENT
best wishes
mr pecker decker
peckerdecker 2 years ago
i two a Industrial 1000W Surge Protector ...
it cost Normaly around 750-1000$ ,
hitachi088 2 years ago
i had ligtning yesterday so i decided to save my work and shut down the pc when i was about to shut down both of my monitors flashed aswell as the tv so my monitors flashed and back to desktop again did this happen to my pc or not since the pc didn't reboot or anything all happend was both of my monitor inc tv flashed off/on my pc works fine no problem did this couse anything bad to my pc or made the performance worse or was i lucky nothing at all happend please someone answer me thankyou
taltigolt 2 years ago
waah my Xp version had a Power surge and wont come back on :'( You should fear the POWER SURGE.!! he has dangerous powers..
Sanandreas33333 3 years ago
Note of Importance. This gentleman is WRONG. UPS's are not surge protectors. Do not think that they are. They are too completely different animals.
leolearn713 3 years ago
Most UPS' worth a damn act as both and it would be in bad taste to plug a SP into a ups(both companies for each product could conceivably come away without any liability{and therefore no money back guarantee} whatsoever, sometimes even the same company)
JosephXFS 3 years ago
Per NEC - the neutral and the ground may not be interupted - this means from the "outlet" to your PC is live - it doesn't run through the UPS per say as the "hot" does. You're not getting protection on these pathways - and if the UPS goes into bypass - forget it. It's a UPS first and foremost. But hey, it's your stuff, and you apparently believe that you will actually be covered by some "equipment warranty"...and you might be - as long as you can prove it. Good luck on that one.
leolearn713 3 years ago
He's not completely WRONG!
Some UPS do provide power surge protector, but he did not mention it. It's not really his fault.
Go look in your local computer store where they sell UPS and I'm certain you'll find a UPS with power surge protection feature included.
1AppleMaker 2 years ago
Again, it's your stuff (including UPS) believe what you'd like - the Surge Protection you're going to get is poor at best - and rarely will you find any protection before the UPS electronics - which means UPS itself is not protected at all. IEEE recommendations are very specific about protecting UPS's - UPS's are NOT surge protectors - nor are transformers or switch mode power supply's. But again, it's your stuff, do what you'd like.
leolearn713 2 years ago
are you sure it only damages the power supply? mine went a little while ago, repalced it. and my systems performance went to rock bottom. and still is.
normannobrot 3 years ago
One of my shit pc's just got fried last night.
Heer69 3 years ago
god i fear surges
aplayaz2000 3 years ago
240 here less power watsted
sasop117 3 years ago
true...
p=IV
kkyy23 3 years ago
220v rules
marcusnns 3 years ago
We Icelanders have 220V so we dont have to have worry!
Allinn4ever 3 years ago
Actually it is 240V and surges can happen if it exceeds the 240, so don't be that happy, Sorry to disappoint u.
xxlrules 3 years ago
We had a storm exactly 7 days ago lightning etc, blew up my motherboard even when pc was off x[
happytodd 3 years ago
lol you should have to unplug it, they are a lot of volts and they wont stop going through the Power supply ;)
colistro 3 years ago
My 2nd PC explode,bcause i chance the power from 220 to 110(and that was the stupid thing i ever done :D),does this will cause any fatal injury to the hardware (motherboard,harddisk,vgacard,ram etc) ?
JO3HUNT79 3 years ago
I did that at 9 years old.. thought of saving electricity... turns out not..
Now i know P=IV
It doesnt destroy hardware except powersupply
kkyy23 3 years ago
So i only change the new power supply,Ok thnkz for the info :D
JO3HUNT79 3 years ago
North Emerica, o Canadia.
BrianJensen 3 years ago
I <3 my UPS
Lvaneede 3 years ago
Many power surges is max 3500watt so you need to make sure that your power surges is connect with PSU, Monitor Display, And maybe Speaker. Lets say i am having 600W PSU an monitor is a i dont know lets say about 60W and speaker with subwoofer is a 24w 600 plus 60w plus 24 = 684W its work!
Allinn4ever 3 years ago
Ontario
kevaughanshiu 3 years ago
Working as a computer tech. Usually what I saw when motherboards were toasted, is that the power supply takes the surge ok, but the modem and or lan nic gets melted. Pretty interesting.
chimera15 3 years ago
That is when there's lightning damage.
chimera15 3 years ago
your telling me?... my psu just exploded 3 months ago :S
djelectric 3 years ago
lol, exploded
Lvaneede 3 years ago
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Here's my question Rodney. Are you still a virgin? Thanks and I'll keep my questions coming.
notskorn 3 years ago
grow up.
chezzcaker 3 years ago 6
rofl nice
pikmen12321 3 years ago
If you watched hes other videos you'd know he had a kid.
FriskXl 3 years ago 8
he has a family retard
pastkillshot 3 years ago 5
LOL.
youcefhabi 3 years ago
What happened to the Antec 1200 review??????
doomtomb3 3 years ago 3
Wow these videos are always posted just as I am having a problem. My Air Conditioner just caused my serge protector to trip. I thought to myself "good thing I bought a high quality surge protector." When I follow my extension cord to my surge protector I realize that someone had attached a 2-prong outlet adapter to the end of my surge protector! Will the fact that my surge protector is not grounded prevent the surge protector from protecting my electronics? (I have since removed the adapter)
yotafro 3 years ago
anything that u value haha
niggasoffdablock 3 years ago
i got a philips one for $10 that protects for $150k :P
DaMirrorLink 3 years ago
Has anybody used the surge protectors that allow protection for phone lines, TV aerials, etc?
JackaFord 3 years ago
Surge protetors? those are like $65 where i'm at!
why is everyone so expensive!?!?!?
kevaughanshiu 3 years ago
I dont have enough money :( Now my computer is going to be fried!!! :(
kiikasi 3 years ago
lightning's a killer, trust me! luckly it hasn't happened since i started building my own rigs.. but yeah, protect, protect, protect! =P
LETHLSS 3 years ago
i had a power surge and it fucked up my motherboard, like constant lock ups.
CsS1337h4x0r 3 years ago
sounds like i should get a UPS.. any good ones u recomend? how long do they last?
hord 3 years ago
Not great idea to put that support3gm site address on your eyes, put it below your face.
PeteRoy 3 years ago 4
Oh geez, you can HIDE the annotation by mousing over the right bottom icon and clicking the whatever comes on.
marowak1337 3 years ago
Isnt this like a "duh" question?
e4tshtanddie 3 years ago 3
I always use a ups. I would advise them all the time. £100 for security it worth it!
stevyd10 3 years ago
For sure, I personally have a Ultra 1200W Backup and it's come in handy a few times :)
3DGAMEMAN 3 years ago
@3DGAMEMAN Wait what the fuck?I thought they were called surge suppressors
cyber8000 1 year ago