It is designed to protect home satellite dish systems, entertainment systems and televisions. In addition to offering electric line protection, it protects a phone line, coaxial cable line and a DDS or satellite dish line. A UPS or uninterruptible power supply prevents computer data loss from power blinks or outages. The battery in the UPS typically provides about 10 minutes of power, so you can safely close your programs and shut down your computer. A UPS normally has a surge protection component.
Some units offer protection for both plug-in electronics and a phone line.
These units vary by size and cost, depending on the back-up load requirements of your computer system. See your cooperative district office for details on pricing and sizing of units to meet your needs. The units may be shipped directly to your home or business. Well Pump Protection Well pumps are prone to damage from lightning strikes. Normally, surge protection devices in the home cannot protect outside electrical equipment, such as well pumps.