In Reply to: Disagree posted by slapshot on July 21, 2012 at 07:13:05:
That is absolutely correct. Nothing will protect against a direct lightning strike to your power lines and the ensuing extreme voltage surge that results.
Unplugging equipment from its power source is the safest way to go. A whole house surge protection system located at the main power box electrical inlet to the home backed up by individual protection at the components is the next best thing. Done correctly this method will protect from pretty much anything except lightning. Power filter units like the APC G5 or its big brother the G50 with their sequential delay outlets will protect against the rapid power on/power off cycling (often encountered during impending power disturbances) that is so detrimental to the longevity of audio components - especially tube gear.
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- RE: Disagree - abs1 07:50:49 07/21/12 (0)