ABOUT

Hi there, I am Professor Siegel with over 1/4 Century of teaching at a collegiate institution of higher learning. Today I am here to expose one of NON Political frauds played upon the consumer.

What in the world am I talking about?

Today there are about 200 million surge protectors being utilized over the past decade, over $4 billion has been spent on surge protection according to "Coherent Market lnsights." Why do we buy surge protection? We are TOLD we need it.

The surge protector market, despite claims of extensive protection, is largely a case of overselling and potentially unnecessary spending. While surge protectors can offer some level of protection, their effectiveness is often limited and frequently exaggerated. The constant replacement cycle, promoted by the industry, suggests that the protection is not as robust as advertised, and the relatively low cost of these devices makes it hard for consumers to question the product validity. The high volume of sales, despite limited actual effectiveness, indicates a significant opportunity for consumer fraud, where consumers are constantly being encouraged to buy more protection.

Do they Work?

Yes, but in such a very limited way. What do I suggest we do with them? "Put them in the trash." Many electrical professionals advise changing them out every 90 days and buying more. Most likely the protection you paid for is NON EXISTENT. It doesn't matter what brand you buy and in fact one of the largest, APC just got out of the business. The issue is simple, each surge protector has JOULES in them which absorb spikes that can and will damage all systems that may be plugged into the surge protector. Surges happen at the time and have no calendar or clock. It may happen at 2:00 am or even if your devices are not turned on they have been protected. So whats the deal? Those joules burn out with each surge and you don't know whether or not there are any left for protection. Your home theater, tv's, charging devices, phones and audio systems are at risk. What does this result in? a large extension cord and no peace of mind. Your investment in these devices deserves more than the possibility of protection. THEY DESERVE PROTECTION for your significant investment. I tell you all of this because surge protection BURNS OUT and there is no way of telling until disaster occurs. THE ANSWER IS THE NEW P2500 VOLTAGE. It works like a surge protector but so much more.

Never burns out.
Whatever devices thar are plugged into it are automatically turned off the voltage when the P2500 senses voltage over 135v.
When the voltage drops below 135v it automatically restores power to those devices.
When the vottage drops betow 100V once again it automatically turns off all devices that are plugged into it and all those items have restored power when the voltage exceeds 100v. The P2500 comes with a 5 year warranty and is NOT MADE in China but engineered and manufactured in NORTH AMERlCA. NOW you can be assured of protection.

The P2500 device you propose offers a different, valuable type of protection (OVP/UVP) against sustained voltage issues, which standard surge protectors don't typically address. The claim that it "never burns out" likely refers to the OVP/UVP mechanism not being sacrificial like MOVs.

Consumers looking for protection should ideally understand what types of electrical issues they are most concerned about (transient spikes vs. sustained voltage problems) and choose a device accordingly. The P2500 appears to address the latter effectively.

The $4 Billion Surge Protector Myth: What You Need to Know

About: The lllusion of Surge Protection

For decades, consumers have been led to believe that surge protectors are the ultimate solution
for safeguarding electronic devices. Surge protectors have become a household staple.

But here's the truth: standard surge protectors provide limited, short-lived protection-and most people don't even realize when that protection fails.

Most consumer-grade surge protectors rely on Metal Oxide Varistons (MOVs)-components that absorb excess voltage during electrical spikes. However, MOVs degrade over time, often after a single surge. And once they degrade, the device silently becomes nothing more than a glorified power strip.

Worse yet, most surge protectors lack any indicator of their remaining protection. Your expensive electronics could be at risk-and you'd never know.

Why You Need Real Protection: The Voltage Problem

The danger to your electronics doesn't just come from brief, high-voltage spikes. Sustained over-voltage or under-voltage conditions can be just as damaging-if not more so.

Traditional surge protectors can't handle these long-term fluctuations. That's where the P2500 Voltage Protector comes in.

Unlike surge protectors, the P2500 doesn't rely on sacrificial components. Instead, it monitors
incoming voltage in real time and disconnects power when voltage rises above 135V or drops below 100V-only restoring it when safe levels return.

Key Benefits:

Over-Voltage Protection (OVP): Disconnects at 135V to prevent damage from sustained high voltage.
Under-Voltage Protection (UVP): Disconnects at 100V to protect against brownouts and power sags.
No Sacrificial Components: Unlike MOVs, it doesn't bum out.
Automatic Reconnection: Restores power when voltage stabilizes.
Engineered and manufactured in North America.
5-Year Warranty

This is not surge protection. This is true voltage protection and it's the protection your devices actually need.

The Difference: Surge Protection vs. Voltage Protection

Feature	Standard Surge Protector	P2500 Voltage Protector
Price	$15-$60	$39.95 + S&H
Made In	Mostly overseas	North America
Typical Replacement Frequency	Every 3-6 months	5+ years
Warning When Protection Fails	Rarely	Not applicable-function remains intact
Component Lifespan	Degrades with each surge	Long-lasting mechanical/electronic switches
Protection Against	Transient surges	Sustained over- and under-voltage
Primary Function	Absorbs quick spikes (MOVs)	Disconnects power during unsafe voltage

Why Settle for an lllusion?

You've invested thousands in home electronics-TVs, computers, audio systems, phones. Yet
many of these remain vulnerable due to ineffective, worn-out surge protectors that you thought
were protecting them.

Stop relying on outdated, burn-out-prone protection. Instead, ensure real voltage safety with the P2500 Voltage Protector.

Critique of Standard Surge Protectors:

Market Size & Spending: You highiight the significant consumer spending on these devices.

Limited/Finite Protection: You correctly point out that the primary surge protection component in most consumer-grade Surge protectors is the Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV). MOVs work by absorbrng excess voltage (spikes/surges) and diverting it.

Degradation ("Burning Out"): You are right that MOVs degrade over time. Each surge they absorb, large or small siightly reduces their capacity for future protection. Eventually, they can become ineffective or fail completely.

Lack of Status lndication: A major drawback you noted is the uncertainty. While many surge protectors have an indicator light, it often only confirms that the unit has power or that the protection circuit was intact initially. lt typically doesn't show the remaining protection capacity after degradation. Once the MOVs are sufficienly degraded, the unit might function soely as a power strip, offering no surge protection, without clear indication.

lntroduction of the P2500 Voltage Regulator:

Functionality: You describe the P2500 as providing protection by monitoring voltage levels.

Over Voltage Protection (OVP): lt disconnects power when voltage exceeds 135V and reconnects when it drops back below, This protects against sustained high voltage conditions, which are different from the fast, transient spikes thal MOVs typically handle.

Under-Voltage Protection (UVP): lt disconnects power when voltage drops below 100V, (protecting against brownouts/sags) and reconnects when it rises above 100V.

"Never Burns Out": This claim suggests it uses a different mechanism than sacrificial MOVs, perhaps relays or soilid-state switches, to disconnect the power during voltage excursions. While these components might have a longer lifespan than MOVs under typical surge conditions. “never” is a strong word in electronics; mechanical relays have cycle limits, and other components can fail. However, the protection mechanism ifself (disconnection) doesn't rely on degrading material like MOVs.