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Surge protectors are treated like permanent fixtures, shoved behind TVs and desks and forgotten for years. That quiet neglect is exactly what turns them from safety gear into a hidden fire hazard. If ...

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Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

Pretty much every home today has devices that can be impacted by electrical surges – TVs, computers, and even your kitchen appliances. However, even if you’ve taken the initiative to protect these ...

You probably feel a little safer every time you plug your laptop, TV, or game console into a chunky “protected” strip. The ...

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I am using a Newpoint RX2000T Surge Protector that has a date code 96-05. I have been using this for a few years. Do surge protectors degrade over time, and should I be using this? I believe the ...