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Subject: Surge Supressor Query
From: erby@alchemy.tcnet.ithaca.ny.us (Michael Erb)
Message-ID: <8cNa13w162w@alchemy.tcnet.ithaca.ny.us>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 91 09:59:06 EDT
Organization: Alchemy International, Ithaca, N.Y.

MEI/Micro Center is selling a "3 Mode Full Protection 6-Outlet
Spike/Surge Supressor with Modem/Fax & EMI/RFI protection" for
$15.95.

I'm wondering if the specifications indicate whether this device
is worth it.  Any feedback concerning these specs or just more
general information on what to look for in a surge protector
would be appreicated.

Here are the published specs

Surge Supression Specifications:
Clamping Voltage-460v
Max. Spike Current-4500 AMPS
Max. Surge Dissipation-54/162 Joules
Clamping Response Time-.8 Nanoseconds

Modem Sepcifications
Joules-20
Clamping Voltage-140v
Current Peak-1200 AMPS

Are these typical specifications for a surge protection device?

Mike Erb

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