Advice on surge protection

[joolsmy]

I've got a fair bit of computer equipment at home which I need to protect as best I can. I use surge-protected extensions and these have been needed a couple of times. At least I think they have, the warning lights have come on, presumably because they've diverted a surge once too often.

Is it worth having an SPD that covers the incoming mains fitted and, if so, how much would it cost? TIA.

 

[Nigel]

If you do not need all the electrical installation covered then don’t. If you do need more than what you currently have covered then do.

It all comes down to the value of what you want to protect and the cost of installing.

A Type 1 SPD will cost around £500 installed worst case.

 

[Dillb]

Why not fit something like these where you need them?

MK 13A 2G DP Spike Filter Socket K1816WHI - https://www.fastlec.co.uk/k1816whi-mk-13a-2g-dp-spike-filter-socket-k1816whi.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-5exvvnR3QIVKrvtCh0IaATKEAQYAyABEgIW1fD_BwE

 

[AJshep]

^^^^ Nice to see my one of my local indepent wholesalers on here

 

[Deleted account]

A type 2 spd fitted £100 best case scenario.

 

[Pete999]

A type 2 spd fitted £100 best case scenario.

Agree about type 2 SPDD but not sure about the cost, as I have never had to purchase one for a domestic

 

[joolsmy]

The MK spd socket might be an idea, especially as it beeps when it's failed. Maybe I should get a quote from the local sparkies and see what the score is regarding an overall spd. Thanks.

 

[Deleted account]

You can get them for as little as £40

 

[mydigitalhome]

Type 1&2 at the board and type 3 local to your computer, TVs or expensive tech.