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Information needed for a good power surge protector.

Please forgive me if posting this on the wrong forum.

Next to DH recliner: He has a table with a table lamp , his bipap machine , fan and power recliner. Each item has the brick size adapater. The one for the lamp is to make it a " remote control lamp." Currently using one large surge protector. Also for safety concerns , better to use two surge protectors?  Concerned for safety and how everything looks. Thank you. I appreciate your suggestions.

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Re: Information needed for a good power surge protector.

This is something I know a little about. The most important thing is to check the amount of  joules protected. Most surge protectors are just 1,000 or so. To protect against lightning, for example, it is advisable to get one that protects well over 2,000 joules. I use one with 4,000 joules protected. Believe me.....I speak from experience. 

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Re: Information needed for a good power surge protector.

I just updated all my stuff, mainly because of the placement of wall outlets.  I think strips are ugly so I was interested in hiding them.  Could that be your answer?

 

The stronger ones with more joules cost more, but are worth it.

 

Maybe look for ones with USB and C plugs too (or whatever you use).  Then you can get rid of all those adapters.  

Good luck.

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Re: Information needed for a good power surge protector.

@Still Raining @Goldengate8361 : I don't like the ugly look . I appreciate your help and still doing research.

Stay cool. 🤗🤗❤❤❤

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Re: Information needed for a good power surge protector.

@SouthernBee @what is ugly is when lightning strikes your house and it destroys your computer and TV, etc. I think they are beautiful now.

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Re: Information needed for a good power surge protector.

@Goldengate8361 : So true and enough stuff has stopped working this month.

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Re: Information needed for a good power surge protector.

I would purchase a (APC) Battery Backup and Surge protector combination like we use for computers.

 

Amazon has a good selection to look at!