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Looking For a New Surge Protector and/or Battery Backup

The surge protector that I plug my desktop computer into recently bit the dust (power wasn't going to the computer properly and the plugs were emitting a smell). I want to replace it with something better, ideally with a battery back up if it's not too expensive, but my searching around for recommended items seems to dead-end. Does anyone have a suggestion about the surge protectors they rely on?

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Hi @scribegossett

Search for a surge protector that gives an indication that it has activated because of a surge. Most low end protectors are a one time sacrificial type and usually give no indication that they have failed except perhaps if there is no power.

Also one where the manufacturer offers a warranty/insurance on repairing your devices in the event that their protector fails to prevent any damage to the device due to a surge event.

Too run a computer during a power outage you need a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) that will run the computer long enough for you to save your work and to shut it down safely. (Search for UPS power supplies). To continue to run on a UPS when no power is available means having one that would be too expensive for the average user. So the setup is wall outlet - surge protector- UPS - computer

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