I'm glad you download worked for you my copy had an error , probably because dd was downloading stuff on her pc aslo ... connection was sooo slow last nite..

The bigger stores have all kinds of surge protector power strips.
even ones that guarantee electronics safety - TV , home theater, computer etc - of course those will cost more - quite a range of prices and uses.
the labels describe what the best usage is for each one.

hi
i have a ge convection microwave and look it i bought it in 03 and paid a pretty penny for it but well work it with kids and DH who loves pizza rolls and stuff like that i hope that you figured out what happend im the last to ask on electrical problems i cause them not fix them LOL

SURGE PROTECTOR POWER STRIPS. That's the name I could not think of. Thanks so much.

So I gather, I buy one of these (a good one), then I can plug in both the micro and the Farberware (using only one appliance at a time), and then I'll be good to go?

Am I correct?

ANY ELECTRICAL PEOPLE OUT THERE??

lol

Melody

My hubby is an electrical engineer, but he just went to bed. I'm tired to so I'll go to bed. If he's awake I'll tell him about this. Maybe I'll wake him up for ya.

Well I'm not sure on the total watts or volts thing - there is a certain amount they can handle.


if you only use 1 at a time they can be left plugged in.

The label on the surge protector box might have more details.

On the back of the convection oven is says 1500 watts 120 volts 60 HZ

I know this has something to do with how much voltage it uses when the oven is in use.

I went looking to buy a surge thing yesterday. They are priced from $4.50 up to $37.00

the more expensive ones are for computers and printers, and have timers and can be programmed to shut off lights. etc.

All I want is a stupid surge thing so that I can plug in both appliances (and hope it doesn't overload the surge thing by drawing too much juice from it, because I heard that even though an appliance is NOT IN USE, it STILL DRAWS JUICE. For example, my tv is plugged in and not on, but it's still using electricity (a small amount). I read this once.

And all the surge things I saw mentioned AMPS and volts but I can't remember what they said.

So please ask your hubby (or anyone who knows the answer),

what do I look for in a surge thing if I only want to plug in a micro and a convection oven (1500 watts), and I will only use one at a time.

And I do thank you.

Melody

P.S. does it matter if the surge thing costs $4.50 or $8.50

They all have on/off switches (some say off and RESET)and a little black button on the side.

If could explain what the black button does, I'd appreciate this.

They only use a tiny bit of power when not being used for cooking. It's for the clock usually if it has one.
For TVs, and anything with a remote it draws a tiny bit of power for that sensor and the "memory" of settings.

I didn't look it up but I think the ones with the black button must have a fuse in them and so if something trips the fuse - it is only the one in the power strip and not the house fuse.
The black button is a reset button.
just my thinking on it.

I don't think i would buy the cheapest one, i usually get a mid range product. Just my feelings on it.
I think the lowest price ones are mostly for use as a extension cord w/ multi plugs.??

I think you would want some level of surge protection to protect appliances.
some say power strip and some say surge protection.

Okay!!! one answer down, and one more to go.

I will buy a surge protector thingee. They all have 5 or 6 outlets but I'll only use two. I will buy one that has the two things. an on/off or an off/reset. One of the ones I saw yesterday said "OFF/RESET and it had a black button thingee and it was $8.50.

the cheaper ones had no black button, but had an on/off one.

So the next question is "Is there a particular amp thing I need to look for because I'm plugging in a 1500 watt convection and a micro. The micro (I believe is around 1000 watts). I'm not using it for cooking, just heating up stuff, but I'm learning how to heat up stuff in the convection.

It's amazing that I had this Farberware thing in my closet for over 20 years and never used it.

I got lazy and bought in grilled chicken and made meals from already cooked stuff.

No more. I cook or eat raw and feel much better for using my sprouts in all my meals.

And brother, when you go to the bathroom, YOU GO TO THE BATHROOM.

I could eat this way for the rest of my life, (if only to keep feeling nice and regular, if you get my drift).

lol
Melody

I found this - might help you chosse the best fit.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/framed....rg/Surge_1.htm

[How to Choose a Surge Protector

Now that you are more aware of power problems and the various solutions, we recommend the following approach in choosing a surge protector. This approach eliminates the "technitalk" and confusion that the selection process could entail, and, hopefully, will demystify the selection ]

Okay!!!! Went to that site.

I need a surge suppressor with a UL1449 Suppressed voltage rating of 330, and one that says 3 stages. THAT IS IF I INTERPRETED THIS CORRECTLY!!!

And if you think I know what this mean, FORGET IT.

I'm now going to go online and type in Best Surge Supressor to buy.

We'll see what comes up

and I thank you VERY much.

Melody