Tripp Lite's Protect It! SUPER6OMNI B offers economical AC surge suppression for full protection of 220-250V workstations, desktop PCs, telecom systems and other sensitive electronics. Built-in AC surge suppression shields connected equipment from damage and performance problems due to transient surges. The SUPER6OMNI B offers 6 universal outlets and a 1.8 meter AC line cord with a British plug. AC suppression rated at 750 joules shields equipment from surges and line noise. Internal shutters also offer additional protection. Lighted on/off switch with integrated circuit breaker provides power control over connected equipment. Right-angle outlets keep connected cords from blocking adjacent outlets. Attractive light gray high-impact housing.INPUT: 1.8 m AC line cord with British plugOUTPUT: 6 universal receptaclesELECTRICAL: 220-250V AC, 50/60Hz, 10AFORMAT: Corded multi-outlet stripSUPPRESSION: - AC: 750 joules.
What is the main culprit of electrical surges?
Electrical devices that require lots of power to operate. Depending on the wiring of your Studio or Production suite, you may notice at times that your lights flicker when powerful devices turn on and off, e.g. your air conditioner. When these devices are switched on, they demand a lot of electricity, which puts a lot of strain on the grid and can cause surges.
When should you use a surge protector?
All the time. The real question is really which devices you should connect to a surge protector. You don’t need a surge protector for your desk lamp or your standing fan, but you do want a surge protector for expensive devices that have intricate microprocessors, like computers, DVR's, LED/LCD monitors, power amps, Studio Lighting, Powered Nearfield Speaker monitors, etc. Think of it this way: if there was an electrical surge that destroyed all of the devices connected to your outlets, which lost devices would pain you the most? Plug those into a surge protector. It’s better to be safe than sorry.