Masterplug launches next generation surge protection

Masterplug, the market leader in portable power, is to help consumers avoid costly damage to their electrical equipment, while saving money on their energy bills, with the launch of the next generation in surge protection.
The sleek new Masterplug Surge Protected range offers flexible home and office solutions, complete with LAN, modem, telephone and USB ports, ideal for use with PCs, smart phones, ipads, PDAs, digital cameras and MP3s.
The new range, with its striking black gloss finish and silver trim, goes from single units with one socket and dual USB ports, to the clever space-efficient Power Tower design ideal for office use, and the Power Block offering multi ports.
Each product comes with an unlimited financial warranty offering further protection for consumers valuable equipment.
Hundreds of power surges can occur in the home and office every day. The switching on and off of fluorescent lights and household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines and tumble dryers, can all cause power surges and spikes.
A device that is exposed to a large energy surge will fail immediately, while low surges can cause gradual component degradation leading to early hardware failure. In the case of many new products, these failures will not be covered by product warranties.
With energy bills soaring, the clever Power Centre unit also offers a Master/Slaver functionality, to help consumers quickly and easily reduce their energy usage by reducing the amount of power wasted during stand-by functions.
Wayne Hill, Masterplug sales and marketing director, explains: “Homes and offices are increasingly being kitted out with expensive electronic equipment and gadgets, many of which would result in a costly bill if damaged. Coupled with a growth in the popularity of smart phones, digital cameras and PDAs, the safeguard offered by the Surge Protected range becomes even more appealing.
“As leaders in this field we understand consumers want quality products that offer good value for money, matched with strong performance, style and design. With our new surge protection range we offer just that.”
Masterplug is part of Nexus Industries Ltd, who produces a range of consumer electrical products under the brands BG Electrical, Ross, Arlen and Masterplus. The Surge Protected series is the latest in a number of new product lines being designed and developed by the company.
Masterplug strives to be at the forefront of design, introducing new trends in style, comfort and performance.
For more information, visit masterplug.co.uk.