atmmachine816

ok well what does a surge protecter do i know my dad has them on all our computers but what do they actully do

vin

A surge protector will protect against sudden surges of electricity, like say during a thunderstorm. When a surge of electricity runs through the electrical lines, any electronic or electrical appliance is subject to a sudden burst of power that it cannot handle and can burn up.

The surge protector - one with a reset button - will turn off, much like blowing a fuse. Since you are dealing with water and electricity, a surge protector will protect you against possible fires if there is ever a short in one of your cords.

Never use extension cords on ANY appliance where water is involved. Especially since most plugs are two prong, not the grounded 3 prong. Though nowadays, the shielded cables (prongs w/ one larger than the other) are better than ones with no protection at all.

I have all my aquarium equipment, all of my computer equipment, all of my home theater and big screen TV connected to surge protectors. It's important to make sure they have a reset switch or button on them. Otherwise they're just power strips with no protection.

I hope I've helped.

atmmachine816

ok thanks