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February 7, 2008 02:46 PM

Categories: Amps & Power Management

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dkaz

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Joined: 06/08/2007

What should be my motivation for running cable or satellite coax through a power strip?

I bought a Monster power strip that has that capability, but I'm confused on why I'd want to run my DirecTV feed through it.

Is it for protection against a lightining strike on my dish? How likely is this to help?

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Isaac
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February 8, 2008 5:19 AM

Some have filters but, it would be important to run the coax through the strip because it has surge protection. A surge can take out your whole system. Lightning can find its way to your equipment through the power, phone and coax lines if they are not protected.

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