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I don't think lights mean squat, they are not a indicator on most strips and I have never read that anywear except for Tripplite but maybe things have changed in the last few years.

When you see a blink-y power light on a surge protector, the more often it's dark, the more the MOVs have sacrificed themselves - that's why they're there. You can't assume that a power bar with a constant-on light has this feature... but when it starts a-blinkin' that's a good indication it's an indicator.

Bren R.