Hi all,

I'm looking to purchase a Belkin Surge Protector to connect my TV, PS4, Sound bar and Hypp Tv.
However, unlike the conventional power strip that can be baught from Tesco, etc, the Belkin does not come with switches beside each plug.
How do I turn off devices that are not in use? For example, during a gaming session, I do not want my Hypp Tv to be switched on or even be on standby mode which still consumes power.

Looking forward to your response.



This post has been edited by Papercut117: Feb 17 2014, 12:41 AM

Plug it out.

Find something like this. http://dx.com/p/uk-131gt-13a-3-way-fused-t...-100v-240v-9194

Just unplug the plugs, thats what i do

I do not have good experience with this brand of surge protector way back during Streamyx time.
The RJ11 (Phoneline) socket are completely useless to block surge.

Not sure about the electrical 3-pin point socket though, but then again usually if your house has a good fuse then it would be safe as the surge already been blocked right at the main fuse.

p/s: I had the 4-Way (Home Series) ones, not sure about Gold Series though.

Using it for many yrs. Have been change for 2x and claim for faulty modem. Due to can't protect it. All is complete free. My home network run 7/11. So I would said this pretty reliable and good solution.

Had mine blown once, and it destroy all the equipment it suppose to protect behind. After that I moved to Cal-lab, and never need to replace my equipment again, only replace the cal-lab.

meaning ur PC and other things are protected?
good for u then.

I fried my mobo atleast twice, and cant claim warranty due to my pc is 2nd hand (cant produce receipt).

Yea.. after atleast twice kena already fedup. changed to Power Logic AVR kena lightning once but my hardwares are protected. Just replace the fuse in the AVR

So, Belkin is not that reliable?
What brand would you guys suggest that I use? I intend to place it behind my TV cabinet and I feel that the Power Logic AVR is too big and bulky.

Also, can I use surge protectors bought from the USA?

This post has been edited by Papercut117: Feb 18 2014, 04:38 AM

Maybe look at cal-lab.

I also claim warranty twice from belkin. Their warranty is quite reliable if you have all the receipts, but no they do not fully protect your equipment.

I have NAS, modem router etc running 24hr, 365day. The risk is very high. I cannot afford to let the equipment spoil and loose the important data.

So I need something that can guarantee my equipment don't spoil by lightning. But that is impossible. So the 2nd best is, at least I don't loose my money to replace expensive equipment. Belkin offer warranty at least.

So far for 6yrs, change 2x and claim without any question ask. With this long period record proof, I would said this is the solution for me.

Dont use Belkin Surge Master for starters.
Anyway you are on Unifi now right? So u actually dont need lightning protector coz Unifi is using Fiber.
U just need to worry ur house electrical load too high will cause trip. IMO if having alteast 3 air-cond turn on at the same thing must convert to 3-phase wiring already.

I forget what is the name for the belkin. The 1 attach to the NAS and others is similar to the TS picture. Have another 1 double the socket amount is attach to my Audio/video equipment. The surge lightning not just travel at the phone line. It can come from the electrical line and the earth line too. It can KFC anything associated with electrical. Even I kena before KFC my basic standing fan.

I m using maxis line. No fiber. Last time kena is from the phone line and KFC the modem router.

I m not worried about the electrical load. My household consumption way below the max amp permitted. Even if overload, is doesn't cause anything to the equipment that protected. Oh forget, have a UPS to backup the NAS also.

Yeap it can, but very very rare, and usually impossible if u living in high rise building.
As mentioned, the house fuse box will be adequate already. IMO its better to get AVR (Auto Voltage Regulator) for equipments to make sure the electric voltage is steady.

The fuse box doesn't protect the sensitive equipment and surge. It is only basic protection.

I have been using AVR since 14yrs ago. And all my 3set of AVR spoil already. Didn't replace back since the voltage didn't give much problem to me. Unless your housing area is still new.

Most of the equipment with a reasonable price or higher have a wide range of operate voltage. Unless you get the cheap equipment. Even buying an adaptor or power supply, check the spec if it can handle wide range of voltage.

Use cal lab. Ligjtning strike 7 times in a year. All equipment survives without a scratch.

I was informed that if you chose to claim warranty on the electrical items, you cannot claim the Belkin Surge Protector. You have to surrender the faulty Belkin Surge Protector.
If you don't claim the electrical items, then they will exchange a new Belkin Surge Protector (same model) for you.

Is the T&C same as above?

Wow, lots of mixed responses. I don't have much knowledge about surge protectors, AVRs, etc. Hope you can point me in the right direction.

Most of you guys are talking about AVR and Cal-lab. How different are these things compared to Belkin surge protectors? It doesnt bother me if these things get fried if there is a surge, as long as my devices are protected. Belkin offers insurance for all my devices, what about other brands that you've mentioned? Do I need proof of purchase of my devices if I want to claim insurance for my devices?

FYI, I live in an apartment, if that makes any difference to the situation?

Last time they replace the Belkin Surge Protector on the spot, but the cheque for claim of my fried LAN card was received months after.