Surge protectors are treated like permanent fixtures, shoved behind TVs and desks and forgotten for years. That quiet neglect is exactly what turns them from safety gear into a hidden fire hazard. If ...

Pretty much every home today has devices that can be impacted by electrical surges – TVs, computers, and even your kitchen appliances. However, even if you’ve taken the initiative to protect these ...

To make an educated decision when selecting a surge protector for an HVAC system, it is important to dispel some common myths. With so many brands, types, and choices on the market, it can be ...

Surge protection basics are the foundation for a solid protection strategy. The infamous “voltage spike” lasts for microseconds, yet its damage is often permanent — and sometimes catastrophic. Where ...

You probably feel a little safer every time you plug your laptop, TV, or game console into a chunky “protected” strip. The ...

I am using a Newpoint RX2000T Surge Protector that has a date code 96-05. I have been using this for a few years. Do surge protectors degrade over time, and should I be using this? I believe the ...

Update: We asked our readers this same question in 2017, so click here to see the updated results. A good surge protector is one of those things everyone needs, but we often don’t give much thought to ...