Circuit and Surge Protection

All-in-one surge protectors and surge suppressors Save space and money by safeguarding several devices with a single, multiple-outlet surge suppressor. You can also buy a surge protector power strip, but make sure it offers sufficient protection. For the most versatile protection, install surge suppressors that protect your equipment from power surges that shoot through your phone, cable and data lines as well as your electrical lines.

I recommend:  Look for a workhorse such as Belkin’s 8-Outlet SurgeMaster Maximum.

Specialized surge protectors and surge suppressors If every outlet in your multiple-outlet surge suppressor is taken or you need to protect specific types of equipment, look for more specialized surge suppressors.

I recommend:  At PhoneGeeks.com you’ll find surge protection to fit a variety of phone systems. Surgeassure’s SAV1 is designed to keep your cable modem service from conking out due to electrical skips and surges (it also protects your cable TV service, not that you’re watching “The Price is Right” at work). APC and ACData Solutions offer surge protectors for data centers and industrial equipment. Business.com also provides dedicated listings for fuses and circuit breaker accessories and enclosures.

Wild weather surge protectors and surge suppressors Do your computers and lights often go “poof” due to lightening or high winds? If so, you need an outside surge suppressor. These devices, also called surge arrestors, are designed to safeguard your equipment from electrical damage caused by the elements. Some also protect phone and cable lines. They don’t replace your indoor surge protection however, so be sure you’re covered from the inside out.

I recommend:  NoOuttage.com offers a variety of outside surge protectors for commercial applications. If you have a home office, check out the Siemens Circuit Breaker and Secondary Surge Arrester. You’ll also find sources for outside surge suppressors at Business.com.