Power conditioners, also called line conditioners, have similar characteristics to surge protectors but contain other functions too. Its purpose is to improve the transmission of power that is delivered to an electronic system. In addition to surge suppression, power conditioners provide noise filtering and automatic voltage regulation. They typically include a battery backup system and are useful for protection against brownouts and over-voltages. Many power conditioners also protect against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference that can cause problems in your electronic devices.
Power conditioners are designed to provide complete protection from surges for computers, fax machines, printers, entertainment and sound systems, and other devices. Anything that plugs in for power can take advantage of the features of a power conditioner. The size and function of a power conditioner vary and are determined by the application...
