![]() When you first plug in a surge protector, make sure the status lights don’t report any problems.This decreases the risk of electric shock, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Use grounded (three-prong) or polarized (one blade thicker than the other) plugs whenever possible.Bypassing the ground negates most of the benefits of using surge protectors, since typically two-thirds of their MOVs are tied to the ground leg. Never use an adapter to plug a surge protector into an ungrounded outlet.The worst-case scenario is that something starts melting-that’s the opening act for an electrical fire. The best-case scenario is that you trip a breaker or blow a fuse. This is an easy way to exceed the current ratings on the surge protector and even the wiring in your walls. ![]()
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