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Are Fellowes surge protectors UL approved?
Yes, all Fellowes surge protectors are UL approved.
Can Fellowes surge protectors be used outside the United States?
Only if the country operates on 110-125V, 50Hz to 60Hz frequency and a maximum of 15 Amps. The surge protector cannot be used in countries that use different voltage or frequencies - even if an outlet converter is used.
Can Fellowes' surge protectors be used with refrigerators and heaters?
No. We do not recommend using our surge protectors with appliances or heaters.
Do Fellowes' surge protectors work when turned off?
Yes. The MOV resistor inside the surge protector will still divert electricity even when the surge protector is turned off.
Do Fellowes' surge protectors cover lightning strikes?
Fellowes surge protectors will prevent damage from distant lightning strikes. No brand of surge protection can realistically offer protection from nearby strikes due to the massive amounts of electricity generated in even a small lightning strike. H...
Do Fellowes' surge protectors work in LAN environments?
They will protect the individual workstations in a network, but they do not have connectors to actually plug the LAN network into the surge.
What does Fellowes' connected equipment warranty cover?
The connected equipment warranty will protect any device that is plugged into a Fellowes Surge protector from damage due to any type of power surge including distant lightning strikes. The connected equipment warranty is for five years from the pur...
What does Fellowes surge protector product warranty cover?
Defects in material and workmanship in the surge protector itself. An example might be a broken part or frayed wire within the warranty period.
What does joule rating mean?
The joule rating measures the amount of electricity that the MOV or combined MOV's inside the surge protector can safely divert away from connected equipment. Again, the higher the Joule Rating the more electricity the surge protector can safely div...
What does the surge light mean?
The surge light monitors the MOV to make sure that it is still able to divert power surges away from connected equipment. When the surge light is on, the surge protector is offering surge protection. If the surge light is off, this means that the s...
What does the wiring indicator light mean?
The Wiring Indicator monitors the wiring in the wall behind the outlet. If the wiring is correct in the wall, the wire light will remain illuminated throughout the life of the surge protector. If the wiring light is off this indicates that there may...
What is a joule?
A joule (J) is the unit of energy used in the International System of Units (S I). For surge protectors, the higher the Joule Rating, the higher level of protection the surge protector offers.
What is clamping?
The voltage at which a surge suppressor performs its suppression tasks such as diverting the power line to ground or absorbing the excessive energy. For 120-volt AC power, the clamping voltage is around 135 volts. For 5 volt DC systems, the clamping...
What type/size of screws should be used when wall mounting the 99036 6 outlet surge protector?
All Fellowes Surge Protectors that have screw slots on the back can use #8 self tapping screws. The most common are pan head or flat head depending on the opening on the Surge Protector. Pan Head are good for the surges with smaller openings. Flat...
Why do I need a higher joule rating on my surge protector?
The higher the joule rating, the less likely the unit will be damaged by low level power fluctuations in the power line. It will also give you a higher connected equipment warranty should anything ever happen to your equipment.