How many joules do I need for a surge protector?

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Hi, -woman here that doesn't know much technical stuff-

I just bought a 46" t.v. and I have a very expensive home theater. I have old surge units on them now, but Best Buy is recommending I buy a 'Monster' surge protector for $79. On the one t.v. all I need is two outlets and to have it hang on the wall.
The home theater has many components hooked in it.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[scuzzy]

Don't worry about the joules too much. Any decent surge protector will work fine. However, I normally tell people to avoid Monster products like the plague. They are terribly overpriced and very rarely worth the extra expense.

[JA]

An electrician can install a whole house surge protector before the breaker box.  It is heavy duty and re-settable.


For apartment or local use, I use the Tripp Lite Isotel Ultra, with modem and fax protection.  It requires correct wiring to work.

Welcome to Poasters!

[scuzzy]

I own 5 of the Tripp-Lite Isotel 6 Ultra models, but I only paid about $50 each. Heck if I can remember where I bought them, as I've had them for about 10 years.

They are my favorite surge protector.

[JA]

I bought mine at CompUSA.  About 60 USD, I guess.

I daisy chain power strips from it, and can power up the moon from the main unit.

Here is the protection for RJ45 ethernet wire.