Turning off power strip - damaging?

FarleyUK

Hi all,

I've got a surge protector power strip thingy that has my Onkyo amp, Plasma, Xbox 360, 2 x hard drives and a PS3 going in to it. I turn it off at night via it's built-in switch, so nothing is on standby.

However - can turning it back on damage any of the attached items? I only ask, as I suddenly had the HDMI port blow on EVERYTHING t'other day, when I turned it on. Not sure if it was co-incidence, but just received them back form repair and don't want it to happen again!!

maf1970

Have you managed to ascertain the cause of the blowout ? If it points at the power strip then the answer is yes. By using an item like this it puts a greater load on the socket. I have 4 ways for my computer systems but have the plugs shared out in such a way that only 2 sockets on each 4 way are in use at any one time. Another thing to do is check all fuses in the mains leads and make sure they are correct for the equipment. I would much rather have the fuse blow in all my mains leads than have something else go. Do you have any single sockets in the wall ? if so get them changed to double plugs(requires no extra wiring). For places where there are lots of electrical equipment check your fuse box for setup and any spare spaces. Ask a sparky to quote for putting in more sockets in the wall in that area. Ask for advice about what fuses should be used in the fusebox.

STdrez625

NOt its not damaging .. but for the small cost of replacing it .. I would replace it/them and get a new one anyway. Having more than one  HDMI socket blow out is a very strange and unfathomable problem. surely if you have RCD they should trip themselves first?. A general wiring check/upgrade may be in order, if not for the wife and kids, you certainly dont want all your gear going up in smoke!
The switch is on there for a reason, and all consuner electrical gear has to be well tested and quite robust.

dexmor1

I agree with stdrez625... if tested and certified, the strip shouldn't be the main cause of the blowout.

Steven

Are you guys using the term "power strip" by the strict dictionary definition, or interchangeably with the term "surge protector"?

If the former, excuse my ignorance but why would you use a power strip over a surge protector?