Do I need a surge protector for my new washer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 5 answers

When it rains / storms our power inevitably blinks out (usually comes right back online in a few seconds) and we have lost 1 TV and another one is now behaving erratically. Need help coming up with a plan of action. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 8 answers

[AppropriationsFilter] If the Democrats vote *against* funding the troop escalation, what recourse does the President have to follow through with his plan? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 4 answers

I need some new sockets to dip my prongs into. [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2006 - 5 answers

I've had three electronic items in my apartment bite the dust within 24 hours. What is the deal? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2005 - 9 answers

power surge damage: last night something went wacko on my neighborhood power grid, and stuff started popping and blowing up and burning (in 6-8 other houses as well). We shut off all of the breakers as quick as we could, but when we woke up this morning lots of stuff was destroyed. Will anyone pay for the damage? [MI]
posted on Jan 3, 2005 - 7 answers

Why does my laptop run 10 degrees hotter when plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle? The machine runs at 40-45C on battery, 45-50C plugged into a normal outlet, and 55-60C on the GFCI in my basement. Plugging into a surge protector doesn't seem to help. Why is this happening, and is there a hardware fix?
posted on Mar 2, 2004 - 6 answers