1. Difference between the power strip and surge protector?

A power strip is a device that can be used as an extension of wall outlets but doesn’t feature circuit breakers that offers protection, whereas surge protectors come with a circuit breaker that offers protection to your devices.

2.What is the ideal cord length?

Most of the protectors come with 2 meters of cord, it is better to go for the cord length of at least two meters.

3.What is the minimum number of sockets required for the protector?

An ideal surge protector should have at least 4 protectors, some of the advance protectors comes with 8 sockets and a couple of USB ports.

4. Is led light necessary for a surge protector?

Yes, it is advisable to go for the protector that comes with led lights, that indicates the power supply.

5.What is clamping voltage?

It is defined as the voltage, which protector allows to pass through it.

6.Can I use high power appliances like an iron box and water heater with protectors?

No, it is strictly recommended not to use iron boxes and water heaters.

7. Do we need to have an LED light in a surge protector board?

Yes. Having an LED light aboard a surge protector helps you understand 2 things1. Is the surge protector powered on2. Is the fuse still working. Hence it is important to have an LED light on a surge protector.

8. How do I clean a surge protector?

Power strip surge protectors need no specific cleaning. You just need to unplug the device and then dust it out using a dry cotton cloth (do not use silk as it will create static electricity)

9. Can I plug in an extension cord into a surge protector?

Yes if used for temporary use. This could give you extra room for more sockets to be placed and more devices to be connected. But be careful not to overload the socket and thus causing wire tripping.

10. Should you leave the surge protector on while sleeping at night?

No. It is never a good idea to leave a surge protector on and go to bed. Voltage fluctuations are unpredictable phenomena and at nights, always unplug all devices from the surge protector and the power strip itself from the main socket. This is in accordance to save the devices from any unpredictable current spikes.

11. Can I use a surge protector on a GFCI outlet?

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI is a default protector of surges in electricity due to its interruptive nature. Usually found in circuits by the bathroom or kitchen appliances, it protects and covers for any surges that happen. You can safely use a surge protector to amp up its usability. But make sure that the current flows in accordance and does not cause any tripping of power and prove to be counter productive. The difference between a GFCI device and a GFCI outlet is that a device helps control the outflow where as the GFCI outlet prevents any surge in current by not letting it pass through it.

12. Why are extension cords unsafe?

If used reasonable and with thought, extension cords are very safe to use. Most of us tend to forget the safety measures and precautions to be taken and tend to overload the extension strips. This leads to current surges or irregular voltages. Even extension cords with surge protectors need to be handled with care and they will provide you with a safe electrical user experience.

13. How long do power strips work and last?

If working smooth and fine without any surge impact, they should go good for about 1 year or 2 years. But if impacted by surges frequently, they may be needed to change once every 6 months.

14. What are the possible risks of connecting power strips to UPS?

Power strips may not be the ideal suppliers of equivalent powers in many cases. If you attach a high powered device next to a low powered device, chances are that the latter may get low voltage (if the strip is not a voltage regulator). UPS is meant to be turned on the instant power goes out and you cannot let the biased power strip fail you in this aspect. Hence always look before you buy or use a voltage regulator or a surge protector for a UPS.

15. Do power extension cords increase my electricity bill?

Ideally no. If the surge protector power strip you are using is malfunctioning, chances are that it pulls in more power than required and thus causing increase in power bills.

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Top 8 Best Surge Protectors in India Reviews & Buying Guide 2022

Updated by

Vineetha K

on Jan 16, 2022

At any given point of time in any Indian household, the typical voltage output from a power socket is around 250 Volts. All major appliances such as the TV, Refrigerator or the air condition are plugged to this. But this is not a constant output. A sudden voltage spike is an unexplained occurrence which means would either give out high or low voltage output. Such outputs could cause severe and catastrophic damage to your devices plugged into these outlets.

Indian power lines are known for their inconsistent power failures and spikes in voltages and you would need a surge protector to fight it. We plug in valuable and very important devices to these outlets and the possibility of a simple electrical surge in this could put all of the devices at your home is tedious.

A surge protector is an amalgamation of a voltage stabilizer and a power strip.It can provide you with multiple power outlets and save your devices from any voltage fluctuations at the same time. This is where most people tend to get confused while buying a surge protector.

Illiterate about the difference, you will end up buying a cheap power strip which, will not only not have a proper surge prevention circuitry, but its faulty wiring would ACTUALLY CAUSE a voltage spike or low. Leading to the destruction of your devices.

Today, we have decided to save your devices and you from any and all voltage spikes. Our 3 day research has finally paid off and can be seen in the detailed “buying guide” that we have attached to this article. Now let us move on and review the top and best surge protectors available in India.

Best Surge Protectors in India

Surge Protector	Sockets	Cord Length	Buy Now
GM 3060 Spike Guard	4	2 meters	Check On Amazon
Havells 6A Surge Protector	4 + 2(USB)	2 meters	Check On Amazon
Gold Medal i-Strip LED Surge Protector	6	2 meters	Check On Amazon
Belkin Essential Surge Protector	6	1.5 meters	Check On Amazon
ELV Surge Protector and Spike Guard	6	1.8 meters	Check On Amazon
Live Tech Surge Protector	3 + 6 USB	2 meters	Check On Amazon
iBELL Spike Guard Extension	5	3 meters	Check On Amazon
Honeywell Surge Protector	3	2 meters	Check On Amazon