Originally Posted by westom
[quote=DoctorMel]

Every useful answer includes numbers. A potentially harmful surge is hundreds of thousands of joules. How many joules does the UPS claim to absorb? Hundreds? Near zero protection inside a UPS means advertising can hype it as 100% surge protection. Advertising fables manipulate consumers who ignore numbers. Spec numbers identify a UPS that is only near zero protection.

Hi everyone,

Even this may not be that helpful, this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surge_protector

says don't believe all the numbers.... Scroll down to "Joules rating."

Gene

Gene Nallin MD solo family practice with one PA Cumberland, Md