Is It OK to Use a 20amp Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protector Suppressor Instead of a 15amp?


I have my audio gear and TV plugged into a Tripp Lite 20amp surge protector.  The powered speakers are plugged in separately to wall outlets.  The circuit and wall outlets are 15amp.  I’m sure I have less than 100watts plus the TV into the Tripp Lite.  I bought a 20amp by mistake.  Is this OK?  If there ever was an overload the 15amp breaker at the box would trip first.  I assume the 20amp would have heavier wiring than a 15 amp.  I think the joule rating is the same for 15 or 20amp.

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Use a 50 amp if you can find one.  It is not providing overcurrent protection.  the higher the current rating, the less likely it will negatively affect the performace of your amp.

Yep, that's fine.

The Furman with SMP/LiFT are better, joul-less units, but the Tripp Lite are a close second. :)

I use Furman Elite 20PFI - a 20A conditioner/surge protector on 15A breaker.  It has 20A style socket on the back, but it came with two cables - 15A plug and 20A plug.  It suggests that company approves it on 15A mains.  I believe the only consideration is that wiring is done with sufficient gage for 15A circuit.  Anything above it is even better.

I think so. It's a surge protector, it's not waiting to see 20 amps before it trips.