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Socket-Style Stabilizers for Home Offices: Device Compatibility List
As people move around and work in an increasingly mobile society, the home office has become one of the most important areas which must be continually secured from unreliable electricity. Computer, network, printers, in fact just about every device used in the home office must have a steady stream of electricity. Unfortunately, inconsistent power supply—a problem in most homes- can silently injure electronic devices, turn them off without notice, and shorten their lifespan. This is where socket-style voltage stabilizers come into the picture. Small, compact, and easy to use, they are simply plugged into an electrical outlet or power strip to deliver both surge protection and a stable power source to single electronic devices, saving you precious space on your desktop. Click here to check our handy compatibility chart and see what electronics in your home office could use socket-style voltage stabilization.
Computers and Workstations: The Core of Your Home Office
Desktop computers, all-in-one PCs and workstations are essential to any home office. These systems house many sensitive electronic components such as motherboards, power supplies, processors and memory which are very susceptible to voltage spikes and sags. An electrical surge can actually fry a power supply, while prolonged undervoltage could lead to data corruption or failure of a hard drive.
With the help of an SCR (thyristor) or relay based socket style stabilizer, computers will receive precise, stable, and clean electrical power due to the fast responding regulation of the units. High-end workstations which are used for intensive tasks such as video editing, software development, or data analysis would be best off with a servo motor based stabilizer that offers the finest of voltage correction precision. When purchasing a unit, make sure that the power rating (measured in volt-amperes or VA) exceeds that of the power consumption of your computer by a considerable margin.
Networking Equipment: Keeping You Connected
Routers, modems, switches, and Wi-Fi extenders are often the last devices users think to protect – yet they are the very devices that enable connectivity, and without them, productivity can grind to a halt. A home office connection that is disrupted by fluctuating voltages could cause unexpected restarts to your networking equipment, drop connections in a conference call or file transfer.
Since the typical power consumption of networking devices averages around 15-30 watts each, you can often protect many devices with one single socket style unit through the use of a small power strip. Relay-based voltage regulators work particularly well as they are quiet, energy efficient and are a great space-saving option. If you have fiber optic terminal units or are using Power over Ethernet switches, you will want to make sure that your socket style stabilizer also has adequate surge protection.
Peripherals and Displays: Preserving Visual Quality
External monitors, printers, scanners, and even external hard drives can be beneficiaries of voltage stabilization. Monitors, in particular, can experience Flickering issues when voltage sags occur, leading to potential eye strain and over time reducing the overall quality of images. Motors and heaters used in printers and scanners benefit from consistent electrical supply to function optimally.
Most peripherals do not require a large, expensive unit, but a relay or SCR-based stabilizer will do. Large format monitors (32" and larger) or laser printers (due to their high momentary draw) may require a servo motor based stabilizer for consistent correction. With socket style stabilizers, it's simple to dedicating one specific unit to your monitor or printer.
Choosing the Right Stabilizer for Your Device Mix
Not all socket-style voltage stabilizers are alike, so when determining the correct protection for your home office devices, take into consideration the following elements:
Power capacity: Add the Wattage of your intended devices together and multiply by 1.5 for enough headroom. Units can be as small as 300 VA and as large as 2000 VA.
Power capacity: SCR (thyristor) stabilizers are fast switching and efficient. Relay based regulators are a cost effective and quiet option while Servo motor regulators are ideal for the most sensitive devices like medical equipment or oscilloscopes.
Phase configuration: Most home offices only utilize a single phase power supply; however, if you use heavy machinery or other types of specialty equipment that requires multi-phase power, then double check your power supply setup.
Cooling and noise: For bedrooms or any shared workspaces, opt for either a silent relay unit or a fanless SCR-based stabilizer.
For over two decades we have manufactured full range socket style voltage stabilizers—that offer both high quality and reliability, from SCR (thyristor), relay to servo motor types—all within a 50,000 m(2) facility that has total in house manufacturing of every unit. From sheet metal, to spraying production, to final output, we offer only superior electrical protection solutions which have all intellectual property rights and software control already implemented. From shielding a single router to powering an entire workstation, we’ve got the electrical answer.
Contact us to day to discover which socket style voltage stabilizer will work best for your home office.