Re: non-MOV surge protection
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I dunno... If the power surge is large enough, it can arc across an "off" physical switch...
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Re: non-MOV surge protection
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I am sticking my toe into this pool very gingerly as the subject can spin off quickly along the lines of "which speaker wire is better' (DON'T ANSWER THAT).
I wanted some anti-fry protection. I found a Belkin power strip that allowed everything to plug in, including phone lines. It is rated up to 2950 joules and was $50. I ended up (God forgive me) getting a Monster 1100 power bar that was about 2800 joules because the congfiguration of the thing allowed me to hang it on the back of my TV stand. I got it for 1/2 price, but it was still too much. Lotsa pretty lights though.
They all carry some kind of "insurance", so my guess is that 1) they are somewhat effective or 2) you can't collect because of some obscure condition you need to meet.
I just sleep better knowing my equipment can withstand a direct lightning strike or a solid blow from Thor's hammer.
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Re: non-MOV surge protection
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Here's some info on MOVs (as well as other good info on surge protectors and line conditioners):
http://howstuffworks.lycoszone.com/surge-protector2.htm
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Re: non-MOV surge protection
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Is Thor's hammer faster than Maxwell's hammer? Both are definately faster than my hammer
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Re: non-MOV surge protection
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It's my understanding that a MOV based surge protector is by design, a "disposable" item. They can take just so many hits, and then they're done. The problem being, you don't know when they're done.
I'm by no means an expert...hell, I'm not even a novice when it comes to electricity. I'm just going on what I've read on websites and boards. After some semi-extensive online reading, I came up with non-MOV as being the best way to protect my gear.
I by no means expect any audible improvements. That's not my goal. I don't want any audible changes at all! I just want my stuff safe and sound.
Brickwall has an excellent reputation. The Adcom ACE-315 seems to be based on the same technology, and costs less.
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Re: non-MOV surge protection
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Fair 'nough. From reading that article Peter posted, I see that some MOV based surge protectors do have a little light that tells you if they're working or not. I'd still probably edge towards the line conditioner. I think the one I mentioned was only $200 (mind, I haven't looked at the Adcom you mentioned at all, so...)
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I've found the Adcom ACE-315 online for $263. I missed out on one on Ebay for $225 a month or so ago. Darn it.
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