Which voltage stabilizer to choose for your TV

The article will tell you what a stabilizer is, what types there are, and what criteria you should use to choose a device to protect against power surges for your TV.

What is a voltage stabilizer and why is it needed?

A stabilizer is a device that allows you to protect equipment from power surges. Intense fluctuations in electrical networks can negatively affect household appliances, contribute to their shutdown, as well as the burnout of important elements in them. The device is capable of protecting technical devices, so it is extremely necessary for such expensive equipment as a TV.

Types and features of stabilizers for TVs

There are 4 types of voltage stabilizers for TVs. Each type has its own technical characteristics and price range. After reviewing the characteristics of all types, you can make a purchasing decision.

Relay

Perhaps the most popular of all types. The device is inexpensive. The average price is 3,000 rubles. Relay type devices can withstand a 15% voltage surge. This type is most widely represented on the Russian market. Its main disadvantages include noise during operation and fairly rapid wear.

Mechanical

Equipment of this type is more expensive – about 6,000 rubles. Mechanical stabilizers are also noisy during operation and can fail at low temperatures. But, nevertheless, in terms of technical characteristics, this type is superior to the relay type. In case of large voltage drops, it will also not save the TV.

Triac or electronic

This type of voltage stabilizer is more reliable. Its work is based on the operation of electronic keys - triacs. Such devices are silent, very reliable and do not require additional maintenance. They cost about 10,000 rubles.

Double conversion or inventory stabilizer

This is the most reliable device to date. The average price is 35,000 rubles. But she justifies herself. The device is absolutely silent, works without interruptions and guarantees stable operation for a long time. The inventory type can withstand high amplitude power surges.

Which voltage stabilizer to choose for a TV receiver

In order to make the right choice, you need to determine how strong the voltage drops are in the network to which the TV is connected.

ATTENTION! Voltage stabilizers should first of all be chosen based on the power of the TV. You can find out such information about a specific TV in the data sheet or on the nameplate located on the back of the case. For home theater you need a more powerful device.

An important criterion when choosing a device for rural conditions is the function of protection against short circuits that can happen outside the city.

The noise level created by the device during operation can also be considered as a selection criteria. If relay and mechanical type stabilizers make clicking noises during operation that cause discomfort, then more expensive devices should be considered.

ATTENTION! When choosing a stabilizer, you need to determine whether only a TV will be connected to it or whether it will be used for other devices. You can connect several home appliances to one device. If you plan to connect more, for example, a home computer or some other devices, then you need to determine their total power.

Of course, we should not forget about the cost, since, for example, inventory devices are expensive, although they are considered the most reliable.

Having determined the parameters by which you need to choose a 220V stabilizer for your TV, you should think about which manufacturer to choose. There are a lot of models today. Russian and foreign manufacturers are represented on the Russian market.

Among Russian manufacturers, the leader is the well-known Shtil brand. Among Chinese brands, Resanta occupied the largest share of the Russian market. You can also consider models from European manufacturers, but they are somewhat more expensive than their Chinese and Russian counterparts.

Of course, many people know that modern TVs have their own internal stabilizer built in, but it can also burn out due to voltage surges. Therefore, the best decision when buying an expensive TV is to immediately choose reliable protection for it.