Do surge protectors really work?

With everything getting more expensive these days, you want to be sure your costly electronics stay protected. One of the most common ways is to plug them all into a surge protector. The question is: Do these things really work? The answer is, as usual: It's complicated! Join me for a look at 3 different types/levels of surge suppressors, how these gizmos really work, and how best to protect your techie goodies from unfortunate zaps.

Goodies in the Vid (some affiliate links):
- Whole House Surge Protection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO-R0phSXXM
- EMP Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFT3rj8wtU4
- Dirty Electricity Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecwetD2zsms
- APC small surge protector (EU): https://amzn.to/3iYj1Fj
- APC small surge protector (USA): https://amzn.to/3W9h4nK
- Eaton 4-outlet surge protector (EU): https://amzn.to/3FN5fhw
- Brennenstuhl Super Solid 5-outlet surge protector (EU): https://amzn.to/3FMSkMB
- APC Back-UPS PRO BR650MI: https://amzn.to/3iOJK70
- APC Back-UPS Essential BE650G2: https://amzn.to/3PmK9tA

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