Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

The Honolulu Fire Department says the fire at Kahala Professional Building last week was caused by an overloaded surge protector.

Knowing industry guidelines can save you money and enhance performance. The vast array of surge protection devices, and the ratings that characterize them, can be confusing. How do you sort through ...

A fire that partially destroyed a commercial building in Kahala was ruled accidental by Honolulu Fire Department's Fire ...

I am using a Newpoint RX2000T Surge Protector that has a date code 96-05. I have been using this for a few years. Do surge protectors degrade over time, and should I be using this? I believe the ...

You probably feel a little safer every time you plug your laptop, TV, or game console into a chunky “protected” strip. The packaging promises peace of mind, and the glowing light on the end of the ...

With the colder months approaching, snow, ice and high winds can cause power outages and sudden voltage spikes. These surges are known to kill laptops, TVs, smart devices and even Wi-Fi routers in an ...

The radio engineer does his best to prevent its intrusion into his equipment, but having a steel structure extending from 150 feet to 1,000 feet in the air invites lightning strikes. Nevertheless, ...

Florida is the state where lightning strikes, and it is more than twice. With summer bringing multiple thunderstorms weekly the chances for tree damage are quite possible. Lightning protection systems ...

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