If the "surge" light is on does that mean that attached components are surge protected or that a surge has already occurred?
1760792
It means that your components are surge protected. If a surge occurs, the surge protector will trip and all components will be turned off as the surge protector itself will be tripped off. To turn it back on, simply toggle the "power" switch on the left hand side. Hope this helps.
2130483
BOTH lights should be on for it to be properly working. It may or may not be protecting your appliance if both lights aren't on....I wouldn't take the chance since it most probably is supposed to be protecting an expensive appliance. Try another outlet to make sure the problem isn't the surge cube.
2207607
It is not surge protected. I ended going to Home Depot and buying the Leviton T5280 to replace the one that comes with this kit.
218393
We have had power outages and nothing bad happened to electronics plugged in to it. But don't know if we have actually had a surge. We mostly use it as a charging station.
767984
Hello,I had my surge protector for over 6 months now and I can tell you that I has saved my electronics several times. I live in Tampa Florida where lightening is quite common. The equipment has been helpful keeping my electronics (tv, computer, home theater ) in good working condition. I heard of neighbors having issues with some electronics due to the lightening. Therefore , I give this product thumbs up. Thanks
1270886
The unit provides protection against electrical spikes and surges. Your problem is with the electrical utility provider could be a transformer issue
1777152
That is a power switch. As far as I know it offers no protection from a power surge.
1637818
I don't have an answer for you. My guess is your unit is "fried". I had two friends who had surge protector power strips, not Sidesocket, catch fire. I'm glad they were home!
626709
Did this event already occur to you? It has not to me. However, if the surge created from all of your power coming on at once did not short out your device, then it should power back on automatically. Personally, I usually unplug all important devices when the power goes off.
1520897
Protected light comes on even when using that adapter. Don't know if it's still protected though using that adapter.
95058
Egads, people. These devices shunt a surge to ground, they aren't a fireball trap. Virtually all problems encountered will be a result of inadequate grounding, or some other installation problem.
1000259
There is a fuse to check. If it's good, it's probably the switch. If not, then that's the first thing to take care of.
897233
I honestly don't know. I haven't had to do it. This thing has been great so far. It seems to have stabilized some of the surges I used to get. I had a Tripp Lite at one point and it was cutting out power by itself - basically doing the exact opposite of what I wanted it to do. I have no regrets so far with this purchase.
1651986
Device is sacrificial. In the event of a surge it becomes the path of least resistance and accepts the over voltage. It will try to dump the surge to ground and most likely will permanently trip as a result. After an event you will still have power but the device should be checked. If the lights are not solid green than it did its just and must be replace before the next event.
1201337
Well, I guess the question was - IF a surge appears on line and burns up the protective circuitry, will this item still continue to provide power to equipment connector to it? The problem with it doing so is that the equipment hooked to it now unprotected. I'm looking for an answer myself, so more info from owners is welcome..
1520898
It is a 3 prong connection. Plugging into a 2 prong adapter may defeat the purpose of the surge protection
195625
I used a surge protected with mine. It was fine. However I bought mine in feb now it doesnt work. Just stopped working. I think I will stick to the brand "comfort zone" from walmart. Under $20 and still working