![]() ![]() Don’t plug a space heater into a surge protector.If you have a power strip without any surge protection (or one that’s so old you can’t remember if it ever did), get rid of it. Otherwise, they’ll keep passing power to your devices long after their protective MOVs have worn out. Every three to five years, replace surge protectors that lack an auto-shutoff feature.And if you’re plugging in new gear, check each outlet for burn marks or any sign of damage. Always replace your surge protectors after any large event, such as a lightning strike down the block or multiple outages in rapid succession.A ground fault could fry your devices, electrocute someone, or start a fire. If there is a fault, call an electrician as soon as possible to determine whether you have a wiring problem. Most protectors have a single grounding light that indicates whether there’s a ground fault. 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.
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