question about my surge protector

Dorkenstein

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I have a Monster brand power strip/surge protector in my room with two gaming consoles and a tv plugged into it. I am looking at the "Ground Fault OK" light which happens to be green, but half of the light is dim and half is bright. I don't remember the manual saying that would indicate anything, anyone here have any experience with this?

I am planning to upgrade to a heavier-duty Belkin Pure AV unit but haven't scraped together the money yet, any suggestions on this product? Thanks.
 

Rubycon

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Sounds like the indicator diffuser (Fresnel?) may not have its LED centered or the optics are just poor and reveal the die off center mounting (typical characteristic of T 1 3/4 size indicator LED packages).
 

Rubycon

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Originally posted by: Dorkenstein
Ok, that doesn't sound serious. Thanks. Any opinions on the Belkin unit?

They're basic devices MOV and LC "hash" filtering. A 1kJ rating or higher is recommended for longer life. Look for products with steel or aluminum chassis' and discrete sockets - NOT the all plastic design with molded outlets. Those produce a higher resistance connection and will overheat especially with loads >6A continuous.