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In the legal notices that came with the protector, it says that the warranty is voided if the surge protector isn't plugged straight into the wall. Is something bad gonna happen if I plug

A: The link below explains how a surge protector works. There are components inside that can shunt the surge or spike off the hot wire to the ground wire. There are MOV's or metal oxide varistors, chokes, circuit breakers or fuses, and maybe capacitors.

I have a Belkin brand surge protector/battery backup thing that my computer, monitor, printer, and home telephone charger are plugged in to.

There are eight outlets on this thing: four of them are labeled "Surge Protection", while

A: it could be that the battery backup just isn't able to supply enough power, or it isn't charged.

My computer was hit by lightning. I saw it, just come out of the blue, hit on our hillside. It blew my Modem and computer. The phone company came out, first thing he checked was the surge protector, he said it was bad. He then checked my modem and computer,

A: I TAKE THE PROMISES ANY COMPANY GIVES YOU WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. THEY REALLY SHOULDN'T MAKE CLAIMS LIKE THAT. THE ONLY REAL PROTECTION IS TO SWITCH A SURGE PROTECTOR OFF DURING A LIGHTNING STORM.
I'D FOLLOW THROUGH WITH REPORTING THE ISSUE TO THE

, A global leader in providing supply chain solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary, Brightpoint Australia Pty Limited ("Brightpoint"), has entered into a distribution agreement with Belkin Limited ("Belkin"). Under the terms of the agreement, Brightpoint will distribute Belkin's wide range of mobile accessories, including certified "Made for Apple" and "Made for Samsung" products, into the Australian operator and retail channels.

"I am confident that by leveraging Brightpoint's deep and trusted relationships across the operator and retail channels, Belkin will further strengthen its market position and presence in Australia," said Christian Pegrum, National Sales Manager, Belkin Australia. "Brightpoint already has a strong, established relationship with Belkin in New Zealand. This agreement is a natural extension of our existing relationship."

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