Hi

Never heard of the name.
I will stick with APC, they cover my $2000 Dell.

Dayton



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raw4986 wrote:
-- is this too good to be true?
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No. But read the fine print on the warranty, and be sure your outlet is grounded.

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Yes, in fact my new Dimension 4400 is being paid for by our homeowners insurance. A squirrel ate through the neutral wire on the transformer and destroyed electrical devices in over 25 homes. We lost our computer, stove, microwave, 2 televisions, ect...PSE&G (our local electric company) is also paying deductables and claims. Not all homeowners have coverage for electrical devices. Check your policy.

Hi,


Just a thought, I've been reading the posts about power surge/lighting protectors, has anyone ever collected or heard of anyone collecting for a loss?

Bev.

Hi, walfanski.

I agree about the homeowner's policy, mine's the same. (less the deductible) But, I would like to know if the surge protector warranties have ever paid out?
My power supplier also, covers 100% replacement with no deductible, any surges/lighting problems on all my appliances etc, that are connected to thier system for a fee of $5 per month, but the kicker is, the phone lines are not covered, hence my use of APC devices.


Bev.






Message Edited on 04/24/02 09:35PM by shesagordie

doesnt dell offer a new warrenty--

isnt the complete care warrenty sort of like 'act of god' coverage?

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From what I've heard, the companies make you send them the burnt out surge protector for inspection. Then they determine X, Y, and Z and deny your claim. That's why I didn't even bother.


Message Edited on 04/24/02 07:04PM by walfanski

Hi, walfanski.

That's what I've been thinking, it could be a "merchandising gimmick" thats why I asked about it.

Bev.

Hi

APC's warranty does require sending the burnt surge to them.
That is only good business practice for if they didn't I can
think of how many false claims that people would file.
They also don't warranty it if it wasn't properly grounded.
I can't question them for that. Plenty house wiring is improperly grounded.
I can't blame APC for requiring that the terms of the warranty be met.
I feel sure if you have a true claim APC would pay as their warranty states.

Surge protectors do work:
Several years back the line behind my house took a direct hit. It fried everything
in my house that had a 115 volt transformer, except on one TV I had a very cheap
surge suppressor, it fried the suppressor but only blew a fuse in the TV.
My home owners policy covered all damage less the deductible.
I still live in a lighting prone area and I turn off my desk power
panel at a double pole switch every night or before a storm.
The surge protector remains grounded.

BTW, surge protectors are also used in all UPS.

Dayton



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