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In Reply to: RE: Surge Protector Inquiry posted by George S. Roland on August 23, 2014 at 09:42:43
I use a Panamax, the 5100, I think. It has a 400 VA isolation transformer which I'd use for ANY digital stuff and the Turntable, if so equipped.
It will shut OFF the power if it exceeds 135 volts OR goes Under about 95 volts.
Also, you could BUILD a simple surge protector using what EVERYBODY uses. The point of use choice is a device called a MOV. That is a Metal Oxide Varister. It is 'open' until a certain voltage, than basically sacrifices itself conducting current. This means that they eventually WEAR OUT. They are ALSO dirt cheap. And if you go expensive (my Panamax was >1000$ = typical hi-end) the parts SHOULD be replaceable.
The link will give you the general idea. In actual application, you don't use a SINGLE device, but rather wire them from hot to neutral and hot to ground and use multiples, at that.
Perhaps a better solution for lightning prone areas is a WHOLE HOUSE surge protector. While these require professional installation, they are also very robust and will keep your stuff from outright frying due to a lightning strike or power 'glitch'.
MOV prices are in the comodity range. A 10lb coffe can full of 'em should run about 30$ and last decades.
Too much is never enough
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The brick wall and others don't so lifespan isn't an issue.
Jack
AS it turns out, I was 'mulling over' another post on the DIFFERENCE between Power Conditioners and Surge Suppressors.
My Panamax is BOTH and only is limiting when plugging an amp into the 'high power' outlet, which I don't like.
What other technologies, besides 'spark gap' are there for voltage limiting WITHOUT MOV?
I suspect a 'cost no object' solution would be a Whole House surge suppressor and point of use power conditioning. After all, if your Fridge needs 'cleaner' power, you've got OTHER problems!
Too much is never enough
I utilize a whole house surge protector mounted out at the main box. It wasn't expensive at all. Along with that I use other power conditioning devices (see the details under "Inmates Systems") located at the power outlets for my individual components as needed.
The whole house surge protector serves to stop any overvoltage power surge from getting into the house wiring by shunting it directly to ground before it's had the chance to do its damage inside. A very important first step!
Cheers,
Al
IF your 'whole house' unit is MOV, I'd get it replaced or 'Re-MOV'd' every 5 years. MOV devices wear out. Like Shock absorbers on your car!
I don't know how the Brick Wall Series protection works, but THAT is an interesting idea. No sacrificial devices or worry about 'is my surge protection still good?' Do they make a whole house version of That?
If I lived in a lightning prone area like the South East US or FLORIDA, for example, I'd have whole house AND point of use protection. I lived in South Florida for a couple years and vividly remember the lightning storms!
I'd also have surge protection on my PHONE LINES and CABLE TV. Can't be TOO careful!
Too much is never enough
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