Do Surge Protectors work?

Question

I have four surge protectors to protect one PC they are connected the following way:

Wall -> Protector 1 -> Protector 2 -> Protector 3 -> Protector 4 -> PC

Information::

>Protector 1
Name: Belkin SugeMaster Gold
Current: L-N : 30,000 amps, L-E : 30,000 amps, N-E : 15,000 amps (total 75,000 amps)
Joules Rating : L-N : 1080J, L-E : 1080J, N-E : 540J

>Protector 2
Name: Belkin SurgeStrip E-Series
Current: L-N : 6,500 amps
Joules Rating : L-N : 558J

>Protector 3
Name: PowerStar Protector
Current: L-N : 10,000 amps
Joules Rating : L-N : 75J

>Protector 4
Name: Panora UPS
Current: L-N : 10,000 amps
Joules Rating : L-N : 125J

I'm wondering if this is enough to protect my PC from a surge caused by a lightning strike near by. The wall outlet has its own ground wire (its only 10m long) as well as the normal house ground wire and both are grounded by 6 feet coper poles. All the protectors have either fuse or terminal fuse cut offs.

L = Live, N = Neutral, E = Earth

Thanks.

The house also has circuit breakers and trip switch's

All four protectors have surge protection for the telephone line. So the telephone line is connected the same way too. Also my ADSL modem has its own surge protector.

Answer 1

Over done is better than not done at all~~

Answer 2

I use them in my shop and else where in the house. Whether they work or not, it's better then none at all. Of course the best bet during a bad electrical storm is unplugging the PC. Both my son and daughter had there's burned out, the modem, son twice and he had surge protection. I do imagine it can jump. I don't know.
You seem over protected but, what the heck, if it works it'll save you money.

Answer 3

Yes you could plug a surge protector into another surge protector/power strip, but be sure that the surge protector is plugged into the outlet.

Answer 4

I an not sure if they work but i hope so. i have all plugged into 1 surge protector. there are different kinds of protector's for more stuff. try shopping at Staples on line or at local store. they would or should be able to tell you good luck

Answer 5

Surge protection is just what it says, protects surges or spikes, however , a lightning strike directed at your power source and your protection will melt like butter. It smells bad too! When in doubt , unplug.

Answer 6

I hope with all that you have a place for your modem, whether its co-axial cable or phone line.

Answer 7

only thing you can do now is pick up your house and sit it on a big piece of rubber.

Answer 8

you only need one

Answer 9

nothing will get through that lot

Answer 10

yes, over kill but works.....