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WHY POWER STRIPS?  

A power strip can be the answer to powering off appliances that may safely be turned off. This is much safer than pulling the plug, since it minimizes the opportunity for electrical shock. It also makes it easier for you to reduce standby power "vampires" when not in use. Using one that is also a "surge-protector" will offer safety to your appliances in the event of a sudden electrical power surge, by breaking the electrical circuit. Caution: Not all power strips are surge protectors.

Some power strips also offer surge protection for phone lines, and TV cable, nice options.

TYPES OF POWER STRIPS

Some power strips have turn-off switches, and you will seriously want to purchase this type. If it is also a surge-protector, this switch will be disengaged in a strong electrical surge. Some power strips are simply what they are called, a strip that supplies power, but has no switch, and no surge protection.

Power strips range in price from $2.99 to well over $40.00 depending on the features. Some of the surge protectors even offer insurance on your appliance in the event that are harmed in spite of the protector. We would be careful about reading the fine print on such insurance.

EXAMPLES OF POWER STRIPS, AT RANDOM

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