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05-01-2003, 06:57 PM
Surges, sags, and line noise -- oh my! Find out how to keep your electronics healthy.
By Robert Heron
Have you ever thought about the quality of the electricity flowing into your PC? Perhaps you should. Most electronic devices are designed to withstand small fluctuations in AC voltage. Over time, these power surges or sags can stress sensitive components, causing them to fail prematurely. In the case of PCs, irregular power can be the cause of all sorts of issues, including system lockups, application crashes, and physical damage to the PC.
Surge protectors and uninterruptible power supplies tame less-than-clean power currents.
Surge protectors
Isotel8Ultra
Surge protectors and suppressors are the gatekeepers of electrical current. They won't protect you from a complete outage or a sag in power, but they will stop spikes in electricity from reaching your electronic equipment.
Tripp Lite's premium Isotel8Ultra surge suppressor incorporates eight outlets as well as modem/fax protection. At $65 the Ultra differs from less expensive models by using several high-quality methods of noise and surge suppression. Each pair of outlets (four pairs total) is isolated to prevent your devices from interfering with each other. Equipped with all-metal housing, multiple warning lights, and a lifetime warranty, the Isotel8Ultra is a cheap but effective insurance policy against Mother Nature's bad days.
By Robert Heron
Have you ever thought about the quality of the electricity flowing into your PC? Perhaps you should. Most electronic devices are designed to withstand small fluctuations in AC voltage. Over time, these power surges or sags can stress sensitive components, causing them to fail prematurely. In the case of PCs, irregular power can be the cause of all sorts of issues, including system lockups, application crashes, and physical damage to the PC.
Surge protectors and uninterruptible power supplies tame less-than-clean power currents.
Surge protectors
Isotel8Ultra
Surge protectors and suppressors are the gatekeepers of electrical current. They won't protect you from a complete outage or a sag in power, but they will stop spikes in electricity from reaching your electronic equipment.
Tripp Lite's premium Isotel8Ultra surge suppressor incorporates eight outlets as well as modem/fax protection. At $65 the Ultra differs from less expensive models by using several high-quality methods of noise and surge suppression. Each pair of outlets (four pairs total) is isolated to prevent your devices from interfering with each other. Equipped with all-metal housing, multiple warning lights, and a lifetime warranty, the Isotel8Ultra is a cheap but effective insurance policy against Mother Nature's bad days.