Surge protectors or fire hazard

From: Robert F. Schaefer <rschaefe_at_gcfn.org>
Date: Fri Dec 20 05:26:00 2002

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Ford" <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 1:54 AM
Subject: Re: Surge protectors or fire hazard


>
> > I've just seen the third surge protector blow
> >up and this time, it almost started a real fire.
>
>
> > I wonder if any of the fire prevention groups are
> >looking into these time bombs?
>
>
> Are you buying units that are UL approved?

I've heard, but never verified, that some units that appear to be Listed
merely use a Listed cordset.

>
> When I blow up power strips so far all I get are sparks and a very small
> puff of smoke.

My folks had one that quit working. When I opened it up, the internal
connections were made with 18ga wire!

>

Bob
Received on Fri Dec 20 2002 - 05:26:00 GMT