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Is this surge protector ok to use with my treadmill?

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It says it’s general purpose 1120 joules. It also says ideal for coffee machines and toasters. Is this okay to use for a surge suppressor for my treadmill? If you need any more information about the treadmill or the surge protector please let me know. I don’t want to use it and it be the wrong one. Thanks.

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2 Responses to “Is this surge protector ok to use with my treadmill?”

  1. manimal347@rocketmail.com on April 3rd, 2009 9:59 am

    Any surge protector will work with any equipment. The higher the joule rating, the larger a spike it can soak up, and ~1100 isn’t a shabby rating for something like protecting a treadmill from lightning strikes.

    BTW, coffee machines and toasters don’t generally need a surge suppressor, though I guess a $300 gourmet machine might merit one.

  2. Chet_B on April 3rd, 2009 11:00 pm

    Check the wattage rating required for your Treadmill. You should get a suppressor rated HIGHER than the wattage needed for your Treadmill or it will be tripping constantly!
    You can put the wattage into this calculator to convert to joules per second.

    I suspect 1120 is way way too low! Treadmill motors may well need more.