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Old 08-24-2014, 08:07 AM
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One more item, make sure any 'surge protection devices' that you buy are rated based on UL1449. There are places selling surge devices that are tested and listed as EXTENSION CORDS and offer little or no protection. The certified devices will have a hologram and the UL 1449 stickers on them.
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