sdy284 Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 This week, for OCC Poll #15, we're asking our members this question: What type of surge protection do you use? Summer is upon us, and along with the hot weather it brings also comes thunderstorms and of course, lightning. Everybody knows that electronics are sensitive to surges, but what does everyone do to protect their precious PC's? The aim of this week's poll is to find out. Like all OCC Polls, this one will end in one week. (June 17th) And i'm sure i forgot some option, so if you don't see your option listed, mention it and i'll add it to the poll for you Last week, we came 3 votes shy of breaking 100 votes (here) hopefully this week's poll will break 100 votes As for me, i just use a $50 Belkin surge protector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Unfortunately I just plug my PC and most of my other electronics right into a power strip. I'm going to be very unhappy when they blow due to a power fluctuation, but for now power strips will do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Whole house surge protectors / circuit breakers if that's the same. My english skills don't quite go that far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
road-runner Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I have those surge protectors on most of my rigs. I never shut down because usually when the storm gets bad enough to think about shutting them down I never get but one or two shut off before the power goes out anyway so why bother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 surge protectors: 8 way Belkin on main rig, 6 way Micromark for 2nd rig and audio, 4 way Something-or-Other on 3rd rig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeble Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I've got an Ultra 1000VA UPS. I didn't get it for the battery backup (only lasts a few minutes), but for the auto voltage regulation and surge protection. There's nothing quite like a clean flow of power :thumbs-up: ...And it was only $60 after rebate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Got me a nice surge protector, though I have a nicer one for my home theater setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireonice Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I just have reguler power strips and i hope for the best , i live in florida and have never had problems with stuff blowing out, only the occational power outage or brownouts. Now i must knock on wood so i dont ginx myself But i might be adding a ups for a couple minutes of time with power for thous small brownouts and power surges Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC10281982B Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Everything is connected to a GE plug strip. We have 'significant' power problems about every 5 years of so. So Purchasing UPS and other backup systems is a low priority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Now that I think about it, my Noisetaker II 600W blew on me a couple of months back, but I doubt that had anything to do with the power, but more with the PSU itself... I was hella scared though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I have 3 UPS units for most of my rigs and networking equipment. Some of my folding only rigs are connected to a surge protector power strip. I've lost 2 motherboards and hard drives on folding-only rigs that weren't protected and I had a UPS unit die due to power surges (but everything connected to it survived). So I voted UPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Belkin 1500VA UPS. I've been very happy with it so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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