Timeline for Problem plugging surge protected power strip into gfci outlet?
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| Jun 4, 2022 at 3:51 | comment | added | RetiredATC | Could you just use power strips (w/o) surge protection)? | |
| Aug 11, 2016 at 18:42 | history | migrated | from electronics.stackexchange.com (revisions) | ||
| Aug 11, 2016 at 15:52 | comment | added | Charles Cowie | I believe capacitors and MOVs are sometimes connected form line to ground, but I don't know if it is typical. MOVs are metal oxide varistors. They are common surge protection devices. You can find a complete explanation on the internet. | |
| Aug 11, 2016 at 15:41 | comment | added | David G | Would it be typical of a surge-protected power strip to have a capacitor located as you say? And "MOVs", sorry, what are these? Also, this school year I can do some trouble-shooting about devices/insulation issues, thanks @Charles-Cowie | |
| Aug 11, 2016 at 15:32 | history | answered | Charles Cowie | CC BY-SA 3.0 |