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  3. Gas Discharge Arrestors
  1. Power Surges
  2. When to Use a Surge Protector
  3. Surge Protection Levels
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    Today boaters are offered a wide variety of onboard electronics and electrical products for their vessels. Many of these products are adversely affected by spikes or surges of voltage. On land we protect valuable electronics such as computers with surge protectors. Charles has designed surge protection devices specifically for onboard marine use. These products protect the AC and DC systems. A third protection device protects against EMI interference.Features : Utilize Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV

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    Tripp Lite Tlp604 Surge Suppressor 6-outlet 120v 720joules Gray

    The 6 Outlet Surge weighs 1.6 pounds, is wall mountable and comes with a 6 foot power cord. This ezSpace UFO surge protector has a space saving design that fits more plugs in less space. Protect your home and gadgets from power surges and spikes with this ezGear plug expander that offers 1050 Joules of surge protection. The 6 Outlet Surge plugs directly into the power outlet on your wall. The ezSpace UFO surge protector fits large transformers on all 6 outlets and leaves room for your fingers between each plug. The middle area of this ezGear plug expander houses a screw to secure the device in place. Apart from a LED indicator and a front reset button, the 6 Outlet surge also features a bottom switch to prevent accidental switch off.

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