Comments on: Is this an overload on my surge protector? http://www.batterybackupguide.com/blog/is-this-an-overload-on-my-surge-protector/ Thu, 17 May 2012 22:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: dp http://www.batterybackupguide.com/blog/is-this-an-overload-on-my-surge-protector/comment-page-1/#comment-1899 dp Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:15:10 +0000 http://www.batterybackupguide.com/blog/is-this-an-overload-on-my-surge-protector/#comment-1899 The joules spec indicates how much energy the protector can absorb without failing in the event of a voltage surge, e.g., a lightning strike. It's unlikely the equipment you mention is overloading the protector, which is a different issue. Most surge protectors are rated at 15 amps/125 volts -- the same as most home circuit breakers. If you want to be sure, though, add up the number of amps the equipment is rated at and compare against the rated value shown on the protector. The joules spec indicates how much energy the protector can absorb without failing in the event of a voltage surge, e.g., a lightning strike.

It’s unlikely the equipment you mention is overloading the protector, which is a different issue. Most surge protectors are rated at 15 amps/125 volts — the same as most home circuit breakers. If you want to be sure, though, add up the number of amps the equipment is rated at and compare against the rated value shown on the protector.

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