Peace.

Nothing even implies a problem exists with the old line. Better is to identify a defect long before trying to fix it. An excellent diagnostic tool is incandescent bulbs.

For example, one powered from a first receptacle in that circuit. Another on the duplex receptacle that also powers that power strip. Another on a receptacle on that power strip. When power is lost, which bulbs extinguish or dim? Now a defect can be discussed. Then later suggest a solution.

Damn, would you please loosen up and write actual complete sentences? I am coming to identify your writing style with Trump's tweeting style!

What sentence does not have a noun and a verb? Honest answers always say why. Or cite specific examples.

You are extremely difficult to understand. Statements made without justification - without also saying why or even providing an example - are best ignored as inaccurate or emotional (curiously similar to Trump). Soundbytes and other stunted replies are neither instructive nor helpful.

Here is an example: "Since tiny joules protectors (ie the Monster) can create fire if protector parts do not disconnect fast enough."

Usually there would be a second part to that sentence. Or alternatively delete the word "Since."

Normally mastery of English is not necessary in discussion of technical topics but your writing style is impacting what you are trying to say technically.

Removing the word 'since' completely changes that paragraph's meaning and significance. Honest replies say why. Paragraph's first two sentences define problems. Third sentence (starting with 'Since') is the always required "reason why" those are problems and are serious.

If the word 'since' is removed, then the paragraph does not have any "reason why". Claims made without "reasons why" are immediately suspect as scams, hearsay, or the beliefs of an easily brainwashed (manipulated) person.

Reread that paragraph without removing the word 'since'. First two sentences define problems. Third sentence defined a resulting fire. Just one word 'Since' says "this is the reason why those problems are dangerous". One word says that much.

Read that paragraph to understand what it says; not what you did not understand. If the English is confusing, then the point was ignored. You appear to have problem with this: every statement must always and also say why.

This is a technical discussion. Everything should be in the third person. Many do not know (are uncomfortable) reading what is not in a first or second person. Neither you nor I are relevant to facts. So you completely misunderstood the significance of 'Since' in that sentence. That one word says so much.

I know that I am a little late, but where did these devices come from? According to the first post, the following are the devices.

pioneet sc07 receiver
pioneer BDP01 ray
timewarner cable box
apple tv
elan g1
elan s86 zone controller
fusion oms 1 music streamer.

The surge protector was a monster hts1600.

KOT

I realize that the devices I listed are not what the the OP had listed. I also stated that I wasn't familiar with the brands he had listed and was showing him a quick google search would provide him with the information he needed. I didn't have his device list in front of me or I would have provided him with the information for a couple of the devices in his system.