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Dick Smith SURGE INTERCEPTOR 8-Way Surge Board $19.99 Click and Collect Only or Add $10 for Delivery

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Dick Smith SURGE INTERCEPTOR 8-Way Surge Board $19.99 Click and Collect Only or Add $10 for Delivery
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PissLUR on 04/12/2012 - 22:27 dicksmith.com.au (8211 clicks)
Last edited 11/12/2012 - 00:48 by 1 other user

Provides surge protection for 8 mains outlets plus a phone line and TV coaxial cable socket.
Includes coil/capacitor EMI filtering, 6 heavy-duty MOVs, varistor and gas discharge arrestors,
protection status indicators, 10A circuit breaker plus 2,000 Joule and 60,000A maximum mains
surge current rating. Includes 1.8 metre phone and F-type coax patch cables.
Lifetime guarantee with $100,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.

Mod: Delivery no longer free. Costs $10. 5PM 11/12. Click and Collect free.

Electrical & Electronics 8-Way Power Board Surge Interceptor

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  • sama on 04/12/2012 - 22:36

    Is this the same board as the one for $39 on a previous deal?

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/83921

    Seems so.

  • Newtz4 on 04/12/2012 - 22:47

    Payment went through but I seem to be getting 'Page not found' whenever I try to check details of order. Same thing happened straight after payment, but got email confirmation from paypal….

    Hopefully it goes through….

    • NigelTufnel on 04/12/2012 - 23:08

      Try a different browser. Mine failed with opera, but went through fine in Chrome

      • Newtz4 on 04/12/2012 - 23:15

        Doesn't want to work with IE or Chrome!

        • Newtz4 on 10/12/2012 - 18:21

          Got mine today! Seems pretty solid!

  • colvs on 04/12/2012 - 22:50

    Sweet, just ordered two.

  • liquid metal on 04/12/2012 - 22:57
    +1

    Thanks for that. Have already three of them, the quality is quite good. Bought a fourth one :)
    Had no problems with the order.

  • NigelTufnel on 04/12/2012 - 23:01

    Already own one. Need another. Great deal!!!

  • Ahan on 04/12/2012 - 23:03
    +1

    Just bought another one. To got the first one for $30 bucks well worth the money imo.

  • BuyNow Think Later on 04/12/2012 - 23:07

    Got two with no problems, thanks, OP.

  • akman on 04/12/2012 - 23:12

    thanx op, brought two

    • mrcosmo on 05/12/2012 - 01:43
      +18

      Where did you bring them?

      • salem on 11/12/2012 - 11:29

        home from DSE?

      • AlexVoumard66 on 12/12/2012 - 17:10

        Haha big FUNNY GUY

  • Nousernamehere on 04/12/2012 - 23:13
    +1

    I've got 3 of these, thinking about another… He anyone ever actually tried to use the connected equipment warranty?

  • EnALup on 04/12/2012 - 23:21

    Thanks OP. Got another one.
    last time it was for $29.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/70068

  • sev snape on 04/12/2012 - 23:22

    Nice. Bought two for the house - excellent price.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/12/2012 - 23:23
    +1

    Cheers, got 2. Actually need them as well, for once!

  • illz on 04/12/2012 - 23:27
    +18

    Lifetime guarantee with $100,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.
    Wow.

    My $300 APC UPS/Surge Protector just blew my tv, amp and ps3 last week, $2500 damage. The ups was 3 years old..

    Nothing else in my house was harmed, I have TV's and heaps of other electronic equipment throughout the house, TOTALLY unprotected..

    I called APC because I could have sworn they had a lifetime warranty on it. They laughed on the phone, I kid you not. 2 year warranty, fail.
    Destroys my soul that I would have had no issue if I had no protection at all.

    I'll never go APC again.

    Kills me that dicksmith offers these for 20 bucks with lifetime warranty.

    Just bought 2. sorry about the life story..

    thanks op

    • nfr on 04/12/2012 - 23:42

      Do you mean the UPS failed to protect, or it actively damaged your equipments?

      • illz on 04/12/2012 - 23:46

        Not sure, bit of both?
        I came home and everything running through the UPS was shorted. No power to any of it.
        Go to my bedroom, new Ozbargained Pana 50" plasma running direct to the wall, running fine.
        Go downstairs check out the 60" LG plasma connected directly to the wall, no problems.

        • Tal_Shiar on 05/12/2012 - 03:14
          +2

          still, it seems like after paris has been good for you?

        • illz on 05/12/2012 - 12:05
          +1

          Yeah, I stick with brunettes these days though.

    • googolplex on 05/12/2012 - 13:47

      Ummmmm, how many watts is your UPS rated for and how many watts is your TV, amp and PS3 combined?

      Are you sure you didn't have too much equipment connected to your UPS?

  • Twisty on 04/12/2012 - 23:39

    Anyone know a good surge board that also cleans / filters power?

    • ProggerPete on 05/12/2012 - 09:58

      Yeah, I'd love something like that too. My AV Receiver flicks off/on everytime someone turns on a fluro in the house.

      • diddy50 on 05/12/2012 - 12:03

        that is bad electrical wiring…

        lots of new (display type) houses have that issue, interference from poor shielding/installation isn't it?

        • ProggerPete on 10/12/2012 - 12:33

          I'm in a rental, I can't fix the cause, so I'd like to fix the symptom. =)

  • michaelTito on 04/12/2012 - 23:42

    thanks grabbed 1

  • citybargainhunter on 04/12/2012 - 23:45

    Ordered two, thanks OP. already own two of this and they've been working great, remember paying $50 each for them at the time (around 4 years ago).

  • Kalysha on 04/12/2012 - 23:46

    Also grabbed one :)

  • hewell on 04/12/2012 - 23:48
    +12

    dunno why, but I bought one.

  • Rakddon on 04/12/2012 - 23:49

    brought 2

    • insular on 05/12/2012 - 02:47
      +5

      me too, and a dictionary. you know, in the off chance i need to spell correctly.

      • ProspectiveDarkness on 05/12/2012 - 02:53
        +30

        As did I, in addition to a 'shift' key for my keyboard. You know, on the off chance I need to capitalise correctly.

        • Derrick Crane on 05/12/2012 - 10:42
          -6

          Never realised there were so many pedants on this site - or to put it another way, never realised their were sew many pedants on this sight.

        • Yarkin on 05/12/2012 - 12:10
          +2

          Don't you mean pendants?

        • Derrick Crane on 05/12/2012 - 13:33
          -2

          I try not to get hung up on spelling.

        • [Deactivated] on 05/12/2012 - 15:00

          I think he meant pedantic people maybe….? I'm not really sure.

        • Derrick Crane on 05/12/2012 - 15:05
          +1

          From wikipedia -"A pedant is a person who is excessively concerned with formalism and precision, or who makes a show of his or her learning."

  • Daedalus on 04/12/2012 - 23:53

    is the connected equipment guarantee also lifetime?

    • illz on 04/12/2012 - 23:54

      Yes, I'm pretty sure lifetime means 25 years. I could be wrong..

  • Daedalus on 04/12/2012 - 23:55

    so its 25years not lifetime? the belkin ones are true lifetime equipment guarantee

    • illz on 04/12/2012 - 23:57

      Are you sure? The $350 Monster Surge Protectors are also lifetime but it translates to 25 years.

      I could be wrong but my understanding was all lifetime surge guarantees were 25 years..

    • illz on 05/12/2012 - 00:02

      Hmmm, I just tried looking up what lifetime actually meant, I think I might be wrong. This is probably true lifetime guarantee.

      I have been told by a few people over time that lifetime was 25 years.

      Just ignore me, I'm a little nuts lately with all my electronics dying :(

      • Johnny-Kun on 05/12/2012 - 00:14

        I thought life time warranty was the expected life span of the product? That's what I learnt in business but correct me if I'm wrong, either way I bought two. Thanks :)

  • Chongy288 on 05/12/2012 - 00:29

    oh god.. it's a sign.. my parents computer just decided to not turn on….. I'll take 2!

    but on the note of desktop computers not turning on, could anyone help me out with this??

    I've isolated the problem to be in the computer itself.. I've changed power points, tried another working connecting cables….

    please, any advise would be handy..

    • Johnny-Kun on 05/12/2012 - 00:31
      +2

      Got a spare power supply to test? Just take the one out of your computer and plug it in your parents and do a test to see if the power supply died

      • Chongy288 on 05/12/2012 - 00:39

        yeh i dont thing i have a spare.. need to also look into what it is. I'll try and take the cover off tomorrow to see if it just needs a good clean.
        I'll look at trying to find the power supply at the same time.

      • kiwipride on 05/12/2012 - 07:05

        "plug it in your parents" really? Och!

        • oz-dxer on 05/12/2012 - 08:53
          +1

          The family that "plays" together, stays together……..

    • wowoyu on 05/12/2012 - 00:38
      +1

      I'm just guessing here without knowing further detail. Look at the monitor when you press power button, if nothing on monitor/can't hear CPU fans, the usual suspects are PSU, motherboard, RAM. If it powered on but can't load system, check HDD/System/Virus etc. Find a mate's computer to swap the parts with. Good luck

      • Chongy288 on 05/12/2012 - 00:43

        yeah sry i'm not good at knowing what details i need to give. but nothing happens at all when i press the on button.. so i'll work out if those items you said are the problem with a friend with an IT background.
        Thanks!

        • [Deactivated] on 05/12/2012 - 15:05

          Please try to be more specific.
          "nothing happens at all"
          I hate hearing this from people that tell me their computer is broken when I'm asking about the problem. Does it make any sound when you turn it on? Do the BIOS come up? That's all we want to know to help you.

          Please reply with:
          the computer does/doesn't display anything to the monitor when powered on
          the computer does/doesn't make any sound when powered on
          the computer gets to "this stage" before turning off or resetting

  • madreece on 05/12/2012 - 00:36

    Chongy288, judging by the question you asked I'd suggest you take it to a reputable computer store. OP thanks for the heads-up, I grabbed 2.

    • Chongy288 on 05/12/2012 - 00:45

      Thanks, I will do that :). I'm hoping computer will just magically work tomorrow morning though.

  • pauper on 05/12/2012 - 00:42

    Bought one, but I am still not sure if I needed it. Thanks OP… it is just too good to resist.

    • cdeep0 on 11/12/2012 - 14:35

      ditto…I bought one..No idea Why??

  • stickyfingers on 05/12/2012 - 00:45

    Cheers, got 2. Such a good deal :)

  • [Deactivated] on 05/12/2012 - 00:46

    I'm suprised it hasn't been ozbargained yet!

  • fickre on 05/12/2012 - 00:57
    +5

    I don't know if I even really need it. It is so popular, hence, it should be a damn good thing to buy. Regret later.

    • xanctum on 05/12/2012 - 09:28
      +1

      That's the spirit!

    • OzBrogains on 05/12/2012 - 11:28
      +13

      Step 1: Wake up + fire up Ozbargain
      Step 2: See > +100 votes on front page, don't care what it is
      Step 3: Shut up and take my money!

  • AMLagonda on 05/12/2012 - 01:14

    Cheers, bought 3 as most people have no idea how bad power spikes can be.

    • INFIDEL on 05/12/2012 - 02:06
      +2

      Depends on your location. A 2009 review by Choice gives a good explanation http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/computers-and-onl…

      Never seen any failure due to power surge in electronics in years of repairs - except due to lighning strike of overhead electric wires. Underground power has reduced that rare risk. And most electronic equipment incorporate MOVs.

  • CrocDundee on 05/12/2012 - 01:14

    Thanks OP - Ordered 1 as well.

  • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 01:19
    +1

    If anyone cares i bought the Huntkey board for my computer and will be buying 2 more soon. You can see it here http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&p…

    You can pick them up for $25 everyday at MSY, i prefer black and the design is a lot nicer and possibly because of the time spent to make it more aesthetically pleasing might be better built. Just my 2 cents as that sort of looks like a $10 ebay special one and $5 for something you will have for ages doesnt break the bank.

    • AMLagonda on 05/12/2012 - 01:46

      But its $5 more Plus Postage.

      Dicksmith is free postage

      • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 08:18

        Yeah, it would only suit those near an MSY or PCCG unless you wait and order something with PCCG and get it sent together.

  • nimbin2k on 05/12/2012 - 01:19

    bought 3 to find a use for. Cheers OP!

  • soupiejr on 05/12/2012 - 01:22

    This has gotta be one of the fastest upvoted deals on ozbargain I've ever seen! Thanks, OP! Grabbed 2.

  • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 01:28

    Actually the Huntkey looks better for $5

    Dick Smith VS Huntkey

    Outlets: 8 vs 8
    Circuit Breaker: 10A vs 10 A
    Surge Protection: 2000J VS 3444J
    Max Surge Current Rating: 60,000A vs 144,000A
    Cable Length: 1.8M vs 1.8M
    Insurance Amount: $100,000 vs $1,000,000

    Seems Huntkey is in the business of making these where the Dick Smith one who knows who makes it and if they specialize in this stuff.

    • illz on 05/12/2012 - 01:51

      Has the Huntkey got lifetime guarantee covered?

      • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 02:06
        +2

        To be honest im not sure. I bought mine with my PC build exactly a year ago and from memory it had a life time warranty. Ill be buying 2 from MSY soon so ill report back when i know. Only thing that scares me with the Dick Smith one is that it looks like all the generic cheapies from China where as the Huntkey is very solid and well built. Based on that and the specs im led to believe it is superior. Also my view is that these things generally dont break, spending $5 more is better to have it done right and looking nicer than a white box. Even if i get 10 years (no reason why i should get more as my cheapies are still going) ill be happy knowing that there isnt a cheap look power board behind all my expensive equipment and also knowing that the internals are rated higher the the Dick Smith one. Again take that as you will, i just hate having to rebuy things as they look aged or break and try and get a solution that will last and not need revisiting at the lowest price.

      • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 03:49
        +3

        Just found out that they only have a 3 year warranty. But i for one will stick with Huntkey as they have all the certifications (AS/NZS3015 2007 AS/NZS3112) where Dick Smith lists nothing, have higher rated protection, look better and most importantly are from a company that only makes power components and there fore live and breathe this stuff. Who knows what generic Chinese factory the Dick Smith thing comes from. Ive said my peace and people have also the info to make an informed decision, im of to sleep WOOP WOOP

        • Jabba the Hutt on 05/12/2012 - 06:28
          +1

          Who knows what generic Chinese factory the Dick Smith thing comes from.

          Could say the same about the Huntkey board you're referring to - appears to be a rebadged version of similar looking boards sold under the Cabac, Jackson, etc. brands. The specs match those of my 8-outlet Cabacs.

          It's a pity Choice didn't test one as they seem to be everywhere in various guises.

        • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 08:30

          Looking at Cabac in my opinion if anything they would be Huntkey internals as Cabac sell so much other various stuff, where Huntkey only make power related products. Wouldnt make much sense if Huntkey was just branding other peoples products otherwise they would be selling all kinds of other stuff too. As for Jackson, looking at the price it looks like again they are getting the internals from somewhere and probably Huntkey as its more expensive meaning they are throwing on their profits as well as what they need to pay the manufacturer. Also both Cabac and Jackson look the same but Huntkey look different in a few areas leading me to believe that the components are probably sourced from Huntkey and they just make or order different cases.

        • atlas on 05/12/2012 - 08:47
          +1

          So if the DSE board lasts more than 3 years, the DSE one will be better…? It won't mattrr how well built your Huntkey is if there's no warranty.

        • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 19:30

          Not entirely as i think both boards will last 10 years+ pretty easily with a greater likelihood that the Huntkey will live longer. My whole thing is that the Huntkey offers better protection and for $5 i would rather buy it than potentially have to deal with Dick Smith (if they are still around) or the manufacturer and try to get some sort of payout (im thinking near impossible as they make up an excuse). The the Huntkey for me will probably last longer than the Dick Smiths one and offers less chance of my equipment getting fried thus less chance of having to waste my time trying to get blood from a stone aka get money from insurance. Thats the way i see it anyway.

    • INFIDEL on 05/12/2012 - 02:43
      +1

      Insurance Amount: $100,000 vs $100,000,000

      LOL Who has that value of equipment plugged into a $20/25 powerboard? Or does that also cover fire etc caused by surge?

      • ttwaite on 05/12/2012 - 03:21

        Who has $100,000 plugged in unless you have 4 x 4K Sony LCD TV's LOL

        I wouldnt worry about the amount as im pretty confident it would be hard to ever win in getting a pay out but all the other aspects are better. Play it like there is no insurance on either unit. The Huntkey has 72% more Joule protection for surge and 140% more Amp max surge current protection. I would say that i would rather spend $5 more and have less of a chance to hear what bullshit the insurance company has come up with to not have to pay out.

    • oz-dxer on 05/12/2012 - 09:50
      +1

      The huntkey also has 4 wide spaced sockets for plugpacks etc, the DSE has only 2.

  • KangarooOz on 05/12/2012 - 01:53

    I have same unit at home. If you don't need individual power switches, then go for it.

  • alphaomega on 05/12/2012 - 02:36

    I couldn't order it using my iPad. Ordering pages wouldn't load. Tried a couple of different browsers. It worked perfectly on my iPhone.

  • aerona on 05/12/2012 - 05:22
    +1

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    • bentan77 on 05/12/2012 - 05:58
      +3

      ☺

      • cwongtech on 05/12/2012 - 08:15
        +4

        Where's your 'this will go great with my $199 netbook' comment :D

  • the shadow on 05/12/2012 - 06:17

    Coincidentally, I was planning to purchase one later today at a Dick Smith store, but dreaded having to spend ~$59 for it … now the online store manager's price has tempted me into purchasing five. Damn you OzBargain (with affection)! :p

  • jaenschw on 05/12/2012 - 07:54

    Thanks, great buy

  • nismo33 on 05/12/2012 - 08:08

    Thanks alot, Bought 2… great deal!!

  • neosin on 05/12/2012 - 08:14
    +5

    I swear the 400 limit is such dodgy practice by dicksmith.

    I'm willing to be they have sold thousands by now!

    I called them last week about a tv which was limited to 100 units and the sales rep told me that they have heaps and not to worry about the limit lol!

    Nonetheless still a good deal!

    • digitalaxon on 05/12/2012 - 09:56

      I bought one of those TV's and had it delivered yesterday.. The one major gripe I have is the lack of either audio L/R output or a headphone connector - defies logic why its not included — I will need to buy a coaxial to Analog converter on ebay.. Still for $198 it was an absolute bargain.

      I'm glad they didn't limit the TV to 100 units because the quality of the screen for the price is actually impressive… Likewise with the surge protector - hope the limit of 400 won't apply here either.

  • Jettblack on 05/12/2012 - 08:44

    Great deal got two of em

  • k_leb on 05/12/2012 - 08:45
    +4

    Thanks, got another 2 - now off to buy more things to plug into them

  • PPrem on 05/12/2012 - 08:54

    they have 50% off surge boards in tonight's deal.. does this mean this surge board would be $10 tonight?

    • cdeep0 on 11/12/2012 - 14:36

      worth a watch….

  • rjblakel on 05/12/2012 - 09:04

    Bought/brought two. Thank you!

  • ddhytz on 05/12/2012 - 09:19

    Thanks. Bought one.

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