Aquinas2, I remember the brand as being more in the audio/video market. All my surge protectors are made by monster power. I can tell you we had a bad surge in my house when a contractor incorrectly wired a backup generator. My monster surge protector was so fried it was melted and smoking. But everything attached to it was completely spared. I was so amazed that i called the company to tell them. They reminded me of the lifetime waranty. I sent the fried unit back, and they sent me a brand new one. I can't say I put a lot of thought into it when I bought them, but when it counted they worked, and the lifetime waranty turned out to be real. Best of luck with it. nick