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What is the advantage of a surge protector over a power strip?

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When the voltage increases above the norm for at least 3 nanoseconds, the heat generated in the arc can fry your electronics and damage your electrical outlets. A surge protector evens out the sudden peaks of electricity; thus, protecting your electronic devices against random power spike damage.

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