[comp.periphs] Surge Protector Advice Needed

dykimber@phoenix.UUCP (06/07/87)

I'm posting this for a friend:
    He is looking for surge/spike protectors for a group of microcomputers that
are equipped with sensitive hardware.  So far he has been able to find some
made by Curtis and Kensington Microwave, all under $110.  Are these going to
do the job?  Are there better ones available for more money?  What other
companies make them?  PLEASE email all responses to dykimber@phoenix.UUCP - I
don't read this group.  Thanks,

                                                      -Dan

trb@stag.UUCP (06/14/87)

I looked at a lot of surge protectors, UPS units, and line
conditioners before I decided on a Gravis AC Line Filter. These units
basically offer all the protection (surge, brownouts, spikes, etc)
that I needed for my unix box. They don't offer battery backup
protection, but for $240 I didn't expect them to. I will let everyone
know how well they do after we get some good lightning hits around
here this summer...course if it doesn't work, I probably won't be able
to let you know :-) . BTW...the GRAVIS unit is rated at around 1800
watts...
 -Todd Burkey
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