Don't Be Without One For 1 Clean Computer

Let’s face it, we spend a lot of money on our toys. We buy expensive and sophisticated computers, entertainment centers and electronic equipment. And yet, as sophisticated as our electronics are, they are still not equipped to protect themselves against voltage attacks. Are you willing to risk irreparable damage to your computer because you didn’t buy the proper surge protector?

Surge protectors are simple to install, maintenance free and very affordable. And you MUST NEVER be without one.

It doesn’t take much to damage electrical circuits. And that damage can occur either instantaneously or over time as smaller surges cause the gradual deterioration of internal circuitry. Voltage surges and spikes, which are sharp and brief jumps in power, can happen for a number of reasons. Voltage surges last for as little as three nanoseconds (one nanosecond is one billionth of a second); spikes last for one or two nanoseconds.

Both can do their share of damage in that miniscule amount of time. They occur for a number of reasons, but the most common is the sudden jump in voltage that occurs when large electrical appliance, such as refrigerators and air conditioners, start up. A surge protector is necessary to protect these surges and spikes from potentially destroying your computer.

Surge Protectors act like an electrical sponge, absorbing dangerous excess voltage and preventing most of it from reaching your sensitive equipment. Like a sponge, surge protectors have a limited capacity to absorb. Once the capacity is reached, the unit is no longer protecting your equipment and it should be replaced.

When shopping, note the difference between a power strip and a surge protector. Power strips offer additional outlet space. Surge protectors provide protection from changes in electrical current.

As with most things, you get what you pay for when purchasing a surge protector. Check out 1CleanComputer to learn more about what to look for when shopping for a surge protector.