subject: 6 Reasons Why You Need A Surge Protector [print this page] In closing, it should be noted that if you're willing to spend $5000 on a home theater setup complete with television, speakers, receiver, and DVD or Blu-ray player, you should also be willing to spend at least $50-$100 in order to make sure that a lightning strike doesn't render your equipment useless. The great thing is, many higher end surge protectors also offer an insurance policy that protects the worth of your equipment should a power surge destroy or damage anything that is connected to the surge protector when the electrical surge occurs. Sometimes these policies can cover over $100,000 worth of damage. Not all surge protectors carry this warranty, however, so be very careful in looking at the fine print when you do decide to purchase a surge protector.
