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"Switched" means that components can be switched on and off via the master power switch. "Unswitched" means that power is always on, and no switch is available to toggle this.
But the term can vary with components. For example, a UPS has unswitched receptacles. That means power is connected directly to AC mains. Switching and battery backup not provided.
Unswitched on some power strips (surge protector and not protector types) means an appliance that draws power from that receptacle then causes power to be switched on for other receptacles. This feature makes possible powering on a TV or computer. Resulting in power applied to the cable box, DVR, printer, or monitor. Power off that TV or computer. Then power to other receptacles is disconnected.
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What if surge protector had high resistance?
If a surge protector had a very high resistance at all voltages, the wires in the surge protector would short out. It would kick off the protector and make it useless. A new surge protector would need to be purchased.
Once a surge protector has done its work how do you reactivate it after a surge?
Reactivation of a surge protector is normally not necessary if your protector has taken a hit. Typically a protector will continue to work without the ned to reactivate it.
Is it safe to plug an air conditioner to a computer surge protector?
It will very likely damage the surge protector
Is a surge protector used for electrical fouls?
a surge suppressor or protector protects your equipment from spikes on the electrical line.
What should homeowners purchase to protect their devices from future problems such as this?
A surge protector, Apex. :D
Will a surge protector last longer if it's unplugged from the wall outlet during an electrical storm?
Possibly, but that's kind of missing the whole point of a surge protector. The surge protector exists to protect the things that are plugged into it. If you're not using those devices anyway during the storm, sure, go ahead and unplug the surge protector... but you could also have just unplugged the devices themselves from the wall and not bought a surge protector in the first place. Also, storms don't directly damage surge protectors. Stopping surges damages surge protectors. If there's no surge, it doesn't matter if the surge protector is plugged in or not.
What is minimum recommended surge protection for an iMac?
First of all look for a surge protector with a UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating. If it does not have one you can rest assured is junk. But just because it has one does not mean is an excellent surge protector. Be sure that the product is listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor. Get a surge protector with a minimum of 1200 joules. Normally the more money you spend the better protection you get but, that is not necessarily always the case.
What is the function of an APC surge protector?
The function of an APC surge protector, or any surge protector is to protect your electric goods from electrical surges. One could find more information on their website, if further information is required.
Will the surge protector resume operation with a blown fuse?
If the fuse in a surge protector is blown it will not resume operation unless the fust is replaced.
Do you need a surge protector for LCD TV?
I'd be a good idea, but it isn't necessary. On the off chance that there is a power surge and the surge protector on your house doesn't work it will protect it.
How does a surge protector help maintain a computer system?
I dont think it protects the system, it just keeps your computer for blowing up when there is a power surge. What the surge protector does is it takes "the hit" from the surge and that fries instead of the computer.
What is a good surge protector I can buy?
When looking for a quality surge protector you should consider the clamping voltage, response time, the energy absorption and dissipation rating, as well as the warranty. Two surge protector that come highly rated in those categories include the APC and Belkin Surge Protectors.
