Surge protector extension blocks - recommendations?

gjbf1 · 1 Aug 2023 at 22:25

So the biggest source of coil whine type squeeling is not my graphics card. It's my 6 power plug extension block with surge protection. Lol.

Can anyone recommend a good and quiet one?

Thanks.

superleeds27 · 2 Aug 2023 at 07:26

I'd be interested to hear what people recommend too

Superbia · 2 Aug 2023 at 10:09

I’ve always gone with the Belkin surge protection strips as I know the brand name, only down side is they’re white and pretty big with the extra switch. I do have a fair amount plugged into it, desktop, monitor, speakers console, sometimes worry it’s to much but rarely on all at the same time.

Doesn’t make any noise, I’m pretty fussy about noise levels. Not to expensive either.

gjbf1 · 2 Aug 2023 at 10:57

Superbia said:
I’ve always gone with the Belkin surge protection strips as I know the brand name, only down side is they’re white and pretty big with the extra switch. I do have a fair amount plugged into it, desktop, monitor, speakers console, sometimes worry it’s to much but rarely on all at the same time.

Doesn’t make any noise, I’m pretty fussy about noise levels. Not to expensive either.

The one I have is a Belkin with the switch etc. It's always been good but it is many years old now.

superleeds27 · 2 Aug 2023 at 11:45

Superbia said:
I’ve always gone with the Belkin surge protection strips as I know the brand name, only down side is they’re white and pretty big with the extra switch. I do have a fair amount plugged into it, desktop, monitor, speakers console, sometimes worry it’s to much but rarely on all at the same time.

Doesn’t make any noise, I’m pretty fussy about noise levels. Not to expensive either.

Shame they don't do a tower

Jay85 · 2 Aug 2023 at 12:23

I know a few people use UPS's and have said to have minimalised or even got rid of coil whine. Worth a punt though it is expensive.

gjbf1 · 2 Aug 2023 at 12:26

Jay85 said:
I know a few people use UPS's and have said to have minimalised or even got rid of coil whine. Worth a punt though it is expensive.

Interesting. But yes, an expensive solution.

superleeds27 · 2 Aug 2023 at 12:33

I think it's either Belkin or Masterplug isn't it?

At least with Masterplug you can find proper documentation and specs etc.

Just checked my 10 way tower, no idea what make it is, or how old it is. Suspect it's a Pro Elec. Anyway, the green light which I'm assuming should be lit to say it's protecting, isn't.

Looks like I'm on the hunt for one this afternoon then!

Meddling-Monk · 2 Aug 2023 at 13:05

superleeds27 said:
Just checked my 10 way tower, no idea what make it is, or how old it is. Suspect it's a Pro Elec. Anyway, the green light which I'm assuming should be lit to say it's protecting, isn't.

Looks like I'm on the hunt for one this afternoon then!

Careful you check that the Protecting Light isn't on is due to another issue; We had one at a different location and wouldn't provide the Protecting Light because there was an issue with the Earth line in the socket. But the Surge Protector itself was fine.

superleeds27 · 2 Aug 2023 at 17:03

Meddling-Monk said:
Careful you check that the Protecting Light isn't on is due to another issue; We had one at a different location and wouldn't provide the Protecting Light because there was an issue with the Earth line in the socket. But the Surge Protector itself was fine.

I mean it's really really old. I have no idea if light out means protected or not protected. Easier to just swap for something new!

Managed to get hold of a Masterplug 10 way tower in black from homebase for £8.40 each. Clearance items.

Grabbed a couple! These have the surge light on to indicate it's surge protected. If the light is out, it's not protected.

Edit: The old one was an SMJ S10WTTB, looks like they're now called DETA?

10g 13A Mini Tower Unswitched Surge Protected with Neon 2m | DETA Electrical

10g 13A Mini Tower Unswitched Surge Protected with Neon 2m

www.deta.co.uk