I think I've been hit by a surge (1 Viewer)

[Chazz_S]

All of the surge protectors have the "surge" light on, after the power went out and on again.


How do I reset it, or am I supposed to even worry about it! I've tried unplugging it and plugging it back in but the light is still on. I'd look in the manual- but who honestly keeps the manuals to surge protectors!?

 

[DanHal]

Perhaps see if a fuse is blown, or tripped. It should be somewhere on the side of the bar usually.

Dan

 

[Chu Gai]

Some have a reset button but judging from what you're saying, this one doesn't. The light can come on for a variety of reasons.
The unit no longer sees a ground. Get a $4 circuit tester over at Home Depot and check for proper wiring.
It died for whatever reason. Buy a new one.
What were you using?

 

[Glenn Overholt]

Don't hold me to this, but the "cheap" surge protectors are said to only protect you once. After they take the first surge, a part inside burns out. I guess that is when the red light comes on. The 2nd surge will zip right to your equipment.

Glenn

 

[Andrew Pezzo]

Even Monster's expensive surge protectors die after talking a hit, may be your problem.

 

[Chazz_S]

WOW, ok I see what you guys are saying now. It wasn't just one, multiple protectors are all 'lit'


One is a monster(kind of a lower end model) and another is a Cyber power. Dammit- I have to replace them all?!

 

[Chu Gai]

If you own your own house, look into a whole house device. Your utility company may even install it for a nominal charge per month.
The longevity of a surge protector is related to its joules rating assuming your getting MOV based devices. For a fairly inexpensive one, consider a Stratitec available at Sam's Club or at directron.com. Somewhere around $20.

 

[Drew Bethel]

Looks like they did their jobs. Be glad that you're not replacing all of your equipment!

 

[Holadem]

You are correct... mostly: It would be more accurate to say that inexpensive surge protectors (typically build with varistors) have a finite life which depends on the intensity and frequency of the voltage spikes.

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