FD or TSCC: Pure AV Surge Protector - Hi End Model: $29.99 or $49.99

[KingCreole]

Got this in store today. Can be had online (http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=SurgeProtectors&product=6117372)too with free shipping. Lowest I found in Canada was $66 at Tiger Direct...but add shipping. This is a serious power bar :).

***EDIT***

FACTORY DIRECT $29.99 (Thanks to neatsuff for this...an even BETTER deal!):

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

http://www.thesourcecc.com/images/Online/61/6117372l.jpg

Some more info:

http://www.pcworld.com/product/userreviews/prtprdid,2267552/userreviews.html


http://www.pricespider.com/products/213478/Belkin-PUREAV-ISO-4720J-300KCEW-10OUTS-12FT-CORD-COAX-F9A103312.html

[dvdvideo]

Good deal really, FYI, costco sells it for $65 or so.

[willy]

Isn't this pretty close but a lot cheaper ?? ... http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Desktop_Workstation/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A0782924

[brunes]

Isn't this pretty close but a lot cheaper ?? ... http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Desktop_Workstation/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A0782924

Yep. I got this one from Dell and love it.

[neatstuff]

Just at Factory Direct in Ottawa this evening. Plenty of them available at $29.99. Brand new with 3 year warranty.

Available in store, or $5.99 for shipping.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

[krazykanuck]

Isn't this pretty close but a lot cheaper ?? ... http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Desktop_Workstation/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A0782924

Not at all the same. The power bar @ Dell is used mostly for office & PC equipment.This PureAV model is for HTs. It offers more joules of protection, and offers line filtration for your components.

[willy]

Just at Factory Direct in Ottawa this evening. Plenty of them available at $29.99. Brand new with 3 year warranty.

Available in store, or $5.99 for shipping.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103
I think it's time for OP to return it back to TSCC ... :)

[AirForceElite]

doesn't the signal of cable TV degrade if you use that surge protector for in/outputs of cable?

[frankmp]

Just curious as to their policy. Would they match if I show them FD's online ad??

Frank

[DualSoul]

Just curious as to their policy. Would they match if I show them FD's online ad??

Frank

The Source does not price match anymore (they used to). You may find a sales associate willing to fluctuate the price a little more, but I doubt it.

[notoriousbigdan]

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=BE9103

This link isn't working for me, something is messed up with factorydirect website right now.

I really need one of these power bar's.... Now to decide if I get it from The Source of FD.

[KingCreole]

Just at Factory Direct in Ottawa this evening. Plenty of them available at $29.99. Brand new with 3 year warranty.

Available in store, or $5.99 for shipping.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

That would be smoking. The link worked late last night PST. But it's all screwy now.

This is a really nice power bar. I think I'll keep the one I got...can use it right now, plus no need to wait for shipping and deal with some of the dumb courier guys I've dealt with lately.

Thanks for posting that for sure.

[Cheapster]

Costco has APC 11 outlet surge protector including phone and TV cables for $18.xx.

[KingCreole]

Costco has APC 11 outlet surge protector including phone and TV cables for $18.xx.

Great deal for what you get...but this thing is on a whole other level as far as filtration/isolation.....and protection circuitry.

This bar is all metal too. Not plastic. Weighs quite a bit.

[dvdvideo]

Costco has APC 11 outlet surge protector including phone and TV cables for $18.xx.

Again, not the same thing, no where near the build quality and no power conditioning.

[Cheapster]

Again, not the same thing, no where near the build quality and no power conditioning.

Does this high-end Surge Proctector actually do power conditioning as well as boost cable and phone reception.:confused:

[scottt57]

Will this work with a Starchoice Satellite signal. I was thinking of putting it between the dish and the receiver as long as it passes the signal ok.

[d_chow]

Does this high-end Surge Proctector actually do power conditioning as well as boost cable and phone reception.:confused:

I don't think it boosts cable and phone, but it will protect your phone and tv/cable boxes. Surges can travel from cable and phone lines as well.

[notoriousbigdan]

Will this work with a Starchoice Satellite signal. I was thinking of putting it between the dish and the receiver as long as it passes the signal ok.

I have Starchoice as well.. When I put my dryer on, I can see interference when watching HD channels.

I'm assuming this will fix that issue?

Would I run the source coax into this unit and then out to my HD Receiver?

Thanks,

[notoriousbigdan]

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

This link is working now.

29.99 and 5.99 shipping.

[frankmp]

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

This link is working now.

29.99 and 5.99 shipping.

Worked for me. Delivery promised by Jan 28th....we'll see.

Frank

ps- and when I talked to the Source they said no way to matching and they did'nt believe the price. That thing is physically huge!

[notoriousbigdan]

Worked for me. Delivery promised by Jan 28th....we'll see.

Frank

ps- and when I talked to the Source they said no way to matching and they did'nt believe the price. That thing is physically huge!

Yes I ordered as well from FD. Same quoted delivery date (jan 28). Just over 40 bucks with tax and shipping.

The reviews have all been glowing about this unit, the only negatives I've heard is it's so bloody big.

[nonlinear]

Just picked one up from the Mississauga factorydirect store, they had about a dozen left on the rack.

The thing is huge, but it looks great. It comes with 6' phone and coax cords too.

It was $33.89 tax in, great deal!

[dragan69]

How does the Belkin compare to the Monster HT800 that FD has listed for $24.99?

[brunes]

Not at all the same. The power bar @ Dell is used mostly for office & PC equipment.This PureAV model is for HTs. It offers more joules of protection, and offers line filtration for your components.

It only has a tiny bit more joules of protection.

And line filtration is useless with digital signals.

[Crowbarfoot]

Picked one up.


I need to stop visiting this place.

:cheesygri

[rahzel]

these higher end surge/filters come with substantially less warranty than the ones just down from it. These silver ones only have a 3yr warranty as opposed to the black ones that come with a LIFETIME warranty. The black ones that can be found for ~$20 have "PFT power filtering technology" as well, just probably not to the extent these silver ones have. For the additional infinite warranty, I'd stick with the lower level power filtering because quite honestly, you're not going to notice a difference.

[KingCreole]

these higher end surge/filters come with substantially less warranty than the ones just down from it. These silver ones only have a 3yr warranty as opposed to the black ones that come with a LIFETIME warranty. The black ones that can be found for ~$20 have "PFT power filtering technology" as well, just probably not to the extent these silver ones have. For the additional infinite warranty, I'd stick with the lower level power filtering because quite honestly, you're not going to notice a difference.

Lifetime warranty on these as well. Right on the package.

I have the black one too. But this is much nicer design-wise...and maybe I'm imagining things...but my SD channels look a bit clearer (can notice any small difference on my 106" screen)....and no noise when I switch the vacuum cleaner on :).

[rahzel]

o, factorydirect site shows 3yrs.

[gromitlad]

thanks to both the OP and to neatstuff. Picked one up at the Toronto Dufferin St Factory Direct store. They were marked at $49.99 but scanned at $29.99. They had at least 15 or so out on the floor at about 5:30pm.

[gromitlad]

o, factorydirect site shows 3yrs.

confirm it says lifetime on the package. Also unlimited connected equipment warranty

[urameatball]

thanks to both the OP and to neatstuff. Picked one up at the Toronto Dufferin St Factory Direct store. They were marked at $49.99 but scanned at $29.99. They had at least 15 or so out on the floor at about 5:30pm.

I picked one up at around 3pm. there were only 3 left, I guess they have ample stock out back.

I don't know much about surge protection but I figured it's a good deal just by how big and heavy it is :D.

[D.NGUYEN]

It only has a tiny bit more joules of protection.

And line filtration is useless with digital signals.

Since when did electricity become digital? It filters out noise from the electrical lines. Like someone mentioned, when you plug in a high power appliance, or hair dryer..etc It will disrupt the power to your HT (Think of an iron making the lights flicker). Also, noise can interfere with your receivers and such and sometimes picks things up like radio signals and for some reason they will come out of your system.

[hightech]

I am not sure what the big deal is about surge protectors. As long as they have reasonable levels of joule protection, a proper layout for plugs, and decent build quality, that's about it.

I rather put my hardware on UPS' with AVR and not have to worry about surge/spikes. You are more likely to have brownouts (low power situations) then spikes and surges (high power situations). In brownouts, surge protectors are pretty much useless, unless you consider line conditioners.

[tvault23]

Picked up one at FD at hwy 7 and 400 location. Works great

[sewerurchin]

I rather put my hardware on UPS' with AVR and not have to worry about surge/spikes.

That's what I do. Considering the MSRP of these home theatre surge protector, it's cheaper and better to get a UPS with AVR (automatic voltage regulation). They give protection against surges, brownouts, and blackouts.

One last thing, be careful about the claimed warranties for surge protectors and UPS. It's much harder to claim for the damaged equipment then advertised.

[gambit76]

Can someone confirm this is the F9A1033-12?

Thanks

[Bastich]

I rather put my hardware on UPS' with AVR and not have to worry about surge/spikes. You are more likely to have brownouts (low power situations) then spikes and surges (high power situations). In brownouts, surge protectors are pretty much useless, unless you consider line conditioners.

+1.

$29 is a good deal for a solid power bar, but $49 and up is getting into UPS territory. Not many people here have had lightning hit their house, but everybody has had a power failure.

:cool:

[gromitlad]

I picked one up at around 3pm. there were only 3 left, I guess they have ample stock out back.

I don't know much about surge protection but I figured it's a good deal just by how big and heavy it is :D.

Yeah they only had a couple on the rack out in front of the store, but if you went to the back where the service department was there were a ton sitting on the floor.

Yeah if you're just going on price/kg this behemoth is an excellent value. :)

[ZUnit]

Can someone confirm this is the F9A1033-12?

Thanks

oops i was 1 letter off.

[ciao]

Yes it is, just picked on up at the local FD today, posted at 49.99, but rings in at 29.99

http://catalog.belkin.com/PureAV_detail.process?Product_Id=163009

$65!

[dowzer]

Can someone confirm this is the F9A1033-12?

Thanks
The one at FD is the older F9G1033-12.

[Thimble]

Just at Factory Direct in Ottawa this evening. Plenty of them available at $29.99. Brand new with 3 year warranty.

Available in store, or $5.99 for shipping.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

great 3rd post, neatstuff!

picked one up at the kennedy/ellesmere locale. they had at least 20 left when i was there (not all in the same pile).

btw, this thing is HUGE.

[toronto_slim]

+1.

$29 is a good deal for a solid power bar, but $49 and up is getting into UPS territory. Not many people here have had lightning hit their house, but everybody has had a power failure.

:cool:

+2 I picked up a couple of the APC UPS's from TSCC when they were half-price (24.99). Both have gone off since Xmas - on the same day but at different times (weird, no?) - but none of the surge protectors around the house did. I live in an old part of the city and power disruption is a fact of life around here.

[slgta]

The one at FD is the older F9G1033-12.

The F9G manual are dated 2002 while the F9A manual are dated 2004.

F9G ..... http://belkin.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/belkin_vitalstream_com/support/dl/fg1033-12.pdf

F9A .....
http://belkin.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/belkin_vitalstream_com/support/dl/p74432-b_manual.pdf

Either manual have detail spec of the product.

Anyone know what's the difference between the two?

[rephlex]

Ordered one. Thanks!


Just at Factory Direct in Ottawa this evening. Plenty of them available at $29.99. Brand new with 3 year warranty.

Available in store, or $5.99 for shipping.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103

[mau108]

I picked up 2 1000VA smart ups systems for 35 bucks each ;) (refurbed of course but they do the job).

Got one for my HT and one for my main rig and server. Have had them kick in a few times this past year and tested voltage comming out is exactly 120V (vs 118 or so coming out of the wall ;)) My HT one is powering my sattelite receiver, my htpc and a 50" plasma :P (plasma of course calibrated properly and not bright as hell, when it was set bright it was overloading the ups which would just blink a light that indicates that it is overloaded and when checking the voltage comming out it was exactly the same as the wall soo be sure if you get a UPS that is does not overload the ups else it renders it useless in terms of AVR)

I live in a relatively new house (2 years old) and it does have its share of spikes, I can only imagine older house with crappier wiring.

[thundergust]

I picked up 2 1000VA smart ups systems for 35 bucks each ;) (refurbed of course but they do the job).


Where did you get them and what's the brand?? Thanks :cheesygri

[rinottawa]

Just picked one up from the Mississauga factorydirect store, they had about a dozen left on the rack.

The thing is huge, but it looks great. It comes with 6' phone and coax cords too.

It was $33.89 tax in, great deal!

The one sold at Costco has a "LEVER II" mark. Have you checked yours from FD?

[Raj N]

Thanks, Ordered one today from FD . Est delivery date is 27th.

[krazykanuck]

Tnx OP. Just ordered one.

[OmegaMan]

I picked up 2 1000VA smart ups systems for 35 bucks each ;) (refurbed of course but they do the job).

Got one for my HT and one for my main rig and server. Have had them kick in a few times this past year and tested voltage comming out is exactly 120V (vs 118 or so coming out of the wall ;)) My HT one is powering my sattelite receiver, my htpc and a 50" plasma :P (plasma of course calibrated properly and not bright as hell, when it was set bright it was overloading the ups which would just blink a light that indicates that it is overloaded and when checking the voltage comming out it was exactly the same as the wall soo be sure if you get a UPS that is does not overload the ups else it renders it useless in terms of AVR)

I live in a relatively new house (2 years old) and it does have its share of spikes, I can only imagine older house with crappier wiring.

Ditto....

and if you are getting a power bar, the most important thing for it to have is either an alarm, (or some just stop working completely), when they have absorbed a surge or spike that has rendered them useless. (A light is iffy as they are usually in a place that is not visible...besides, how often would you check it?)

Otherwise, how do you know if it is still doing it's job?

[dowzer]

Just at Factory Direct in Ottawa this evening. Plenty of them available at $29.99. Brand new with 3 year warranty.

Available in store, or $5.99 for shipping.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BE9103
I dropped by tonight, and they've been cleared out. :(

[dreaming]

I'm looking for a surge protector too, but not something that big and powerful. Any other good deals on surge protectors out there?

[pedcat]

I stopped by The Source (Banker's Hall, Calgary) last night and was impressed by the size/capability of this unit. I didn't however find it on sale, so I just ordered one from FD - thanks for everyone’s input!

[scotty01]

Ordered. Thanks OP!

[poorgirl]

Could anyone tell me what the warranty is on the unit from The Source.

[poorgirl]

Could anyone tell me what the warranty is on the unit from The Source.

Just called The Source, life time warrenty, the warrenty on the Tirger Direct is only 3 yrs, is this correct. or is it also life time from Belkin ? Could anyone advise which one should be bought.

[KingCreole]

Just called The Source, life time warrenty, the warrenty on the Tirger Direct is only 3 yrs, is this correct. or is it also life time from Belkin ? Could anyone advise which one should be bought.

If it's the EXACT same one at TD. Says lifetime right on the package. I believe it should be the same.

PS: Glad many of you found this thread useful :).

[poorgirl]

If it's the EXACT same one at TD. Says lifetime right on the package. I believe it should be the same.

PS: Glad many of you found this thread useful :).


Yes, it is very useful, since it seems many people have purchased tv's for xmas including ourselves, as we all know we all need as much protection as we can get.
thanks

[orangeteam]

They had 10 at FD downtown (TO) on college.

[neatstuff]

I am also glad everybody is finding this thread useful. It is a great power bar.

Would the OP (King Creole) change the title to reflect the $29.99 Factory Direct pricing.

Thanks.

[Hanif]

Just bought it from Factory Direct. It's huge! thanks for the great deal

[kohnan]

I dropped by tonight, and they've been cleared out. :(

Darn... I should have read more of this thread before heading over to the Ottawa location. I too confirmed that they have been cleaned out. I had to order one online. I picked up a cheap MP3 player too as my Ipod shuffle just died.

[thundergust]

does this only work with 120V? Or can i use this in other countries with 240V?

[Anteros]

I was looking for a good surge protector so I decided to do a search on RFD. This is the first thread that came up. Thanks OP and neatstuff.

[RLP06]

Isn't this pretty close but a lot cheaper ?? ... http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Desktop_Workstation/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A0782924

I got this too, its very nice... has enouhg slots for everything around my computer, and can fit my fat plugs ;)

[Neo_ZX]

Factory Direct in Mississauga has a whole bunch of these on a rack near the back of the store. Build quality is as good as everyone says. The cord is a LOT longer than I would have ever imagined or expected. Including a short coax cable was a nice touch as well.

Overall very pleased with the purchase providing protection, more outlets and at first glance it seems to have also removed some minor ground loop interference from my satellite/cable coax connections. I'll have to check it more carefully tmw when my eyes are more rested.

One thing to watch out for - the packaging is a ***** to remove. Be careful not to cut yourself when opening.

[faibs]

whats the difference b/w this one and the one they have on at DELL today for their days of deal?

[hytong]

Those power bars with filters should help attenuate the high frequency line noise to an extent, but ground current ... I am not so sure, better check your ground connection and eliminate different ground potential, beside safety, an added benefit will be a good common 0V reference.

[SilverFire]

good deal

need one of these for the custom HT install going in this week

thx op

[prod]

whats the difference b/w this one and the one they have on at DELL today for their days of deal?

Well the concealed feature is interesting, not bad for $30 I guess, but I just ordered 2 of the regular belkin 12 outlet model for $20 each. (see post #3)
I returned the pureAV to the source, not worth $50 to me. Ive run my projector and surround system for 2 years off a regular surge protector, no "line conditioning."

[KingCreole]

I am also glad everybody is finding this thread useful. It is a great power bar.

Would the OP (King Creole) change the title to reflect the $29.99 Factory Direct pricing.

Thanks.

Good idea....done deal (no pun intended ;) ).

Added your link to the 1st post...with all due credit of course.

Thanks!

[Anteros]

There's a bunch in stock at the Ottawa Factory Direct if anyone in the Ottawa area is still looking for one.

[moom]

Just got one from Factory Direct. Thanks OP!

[exterminator]

Just noticed this post. Just wondering if anybody knows which stores have some left in the GTA? Putting together a HT and would like to purchase one. Thanks.

[warpdrive]

There's a bunch in stock at the Ottawa Factory Direct if anyone in the Ottawa area is still looking for one.

Confirm that. At least a 15-20

[rEDSpider]

this is a really nice bar. the slight "clouds" I was experiencing on my samsung 4661 have disappeared since switching to this power bar, 10 outlets is handy aswell. thanks to the op for posting

deal ends sunday @ TSCC

the TSCC are leverII models

[orangeteam]

Just noticed this post. Just wondering if anybody knows which stores have some left in the GTA? Putting together a HT and would like to purchase one. Thanks.

Try FD on college when I was there 2 weeks ago they had 15-20 downstairs look to the left in a bin