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This raises an interesting question.

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In Reply to: RE: Thanks, It's OK posted by BR on May 12, 2008 at 15:41:40

A large inductor can store significant energy, and generate a very large voltage pulse with some kick to it if current through it is interrupted suddenly.

When there is a power outage, the AC does not always come back on cleanly. The chokes connected across the AC line might cause equipment damage by generating their own spikes.

Should there be some sort of transient voltage suppression device installed across the choke? The typical MOVs used in cheap surge suppression strips are reported to be noisy. Does anyone have a recommendation for a more robust and quiet device?

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RE: This raises an interesting question. - budm 17:25:58 05/13/08 (0)

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