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    Do I Need an Expensive Surge Protector for My Household Appliances?

    http://computer.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector5.htm" talks about the differences between the levels of protection provided by cheap versus more expensive surge protectors. There are different ratings to look out for. More expensive ones may also include a light indicator to tell you if the...
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    Do I Need an Expensive Surge Protector for My Household Appliances?

    MOVs degrade rapidly over time, hence it's recommended to change a new surge protector roughly once every two years. Degraded MOVs are dangerous as it not only provide little to no protection for your equipment, it can potential lead to fire hazards...