For my PC, USB hub, charger etc

Bank account can't afford to have PC kena fried so one with surge protector would be nice (?), and I heard ppl recommend things like idk, 3 core cable or smth like 16 gauge ones

Need sifu recommend

So far my options are:

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Tq sifu2

you will only need surge protector if your power is very unstable, most likely running a pc from power generator, honestly, dont waste your money.

To stop a lighting you need those circuit breaker size of 2 human head, and you need like 100 of those?

Liddat ah
Then a surge protector are as good as don't have then?

What about the cable thingy?
I heard some says better to have this 3 cores or 16 gauge ones as the thin cables get hot at times which aren't safe

i suggest get UPS .. it has thousands of surge protection features and short tiem for you to properly shutdown

If you ask such questions you probably don't actually need that

For me as long as sirim certified its good

Better to have too much protection then having too less 🤣

Planning to get ums too, lots of recommendation from lowyat users I see
How's the one you using so far, any issues?

"Although surge protectors can't do much to protect your property against (extremely rare) direct lightning strikes, they can help with the much more common surges that originate inside your home or building, as well as occasional surges from your utility company."

Mmmm, maybe still good to have one if budget allows?

My home using belkin surgemaster, very durable its last for a decade plus but its kinda overpriced

been using APC brand for years.. no issue .. just need replace the battery after 2 yrs .. and dont overload

pc alone, plus good gpu, usually load is ~160-200 watt, thats less than 1 amp off 240v

3 core is needed yes, but i dont think there is special requirement on how fat the cable is, get common 1 will do, those cheap power extension that labelled 2500w will do. pc nowsaday drain very little power, if your pc is like 10k+ then assume 300watt

Surge protector like targus plug is good.
My house time to time has currency fluctuation. After using that plug all good.

U can try ums plugs also. It's highly rated.
If got more budget get schneider plug

cal-lab plugs?

Try Belkin.

But these all are minimum protection only. if your home ground wiring is a problem, it won't protect.

The main and most effective is your home ground wire and rod.

- surge arrester can also double up as lightning arrester to certain extent

- voltage regulator to smoothen peaks and valleys

- uninterruptible power supply for battery

- check wattage and wire thickness

I also use Belkin extensions

those extensions sold in shop are 1.25mm, not even the minimum 1.5mm if do cabling.

https://www.diynot.com/pages/el/el004.php

1.25 mm² copper is enough for 13 amp, usually those wire in the wall should be fatter than your extension wire, so if you overload you want those wire in the extension to burn first, not those in the wall. but still the fuse should work 1st b4 any wire burn, but you dont need wire thicker than those wire in the wall. just incase anything goes wrong, you just need to replace the extension, not open up the wall.

This post has been edited by narf03: Oct 30 2023, 09:25 AM

For what it listed yes, not for lighting.