Surge protection are mandatory to protect your electronic equipment from unstable voltage spikes due to utility switching (kettles / air-conditioners etc), nearby lightning strikes, unstable electricity feeds etc. which can cause electrical transients on electrical power lines to damage electrical and electronic equipment. An Uninterruptible power supply are the ideal solution for protection your electronic equipment as listed on the best practises installation guidelines at Best Practises Installation Guidelines.

This surge protection plug will ensure small surges do not harm your electronic equipment. Surge protection cannot protect against larger spikes & lightning but are the minimum recommendation for any HDTV's, Players / Sources and other electronic equipment to ensure a longer lifetime on equipment.

You can remove the existing 3-way plug from your extension cord or multiplug and replace it with the surge protection plug for safer electrical power supply to your electronic equipment.