Isolation Transformer/Surge Suppressor

[Bob Zelin]

Here in Florida, you have to be nuts to work without surge supressors. I use big expensive APC UPS units on EVERYTHING, because of the power hits – especially in the summertime. I have seen countless units – big and small, go up in smoke. There is no such thing as a “good value” surge supressor, when you take a lightning hit, and you lose the media on your drives. All of sudden – $500 – $600 for your entire system looks REAL CHEAP !

Bob zelin

[Brent Ingroum]

Bob,

Thanks for your reply. I want to point out that I’m not looking for “cheap.” I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good rackmount unit.

Thanks again,
Brent

[Bob Zelin]

I use APC Smart UPS 1500RM 2U. About $600

IF you don’t need the UPS, any of the Middle Atlantic PD series, or Furman series work just fine for surge supression. And if you can’t afford these, a cheapie Home Depot strip with some sort of spike protector is much better than straight into the wall.

I’ve seen the cheapies work on a tranformer that blew – they saved the equipment.

Bob Zelin

[Maurice Jansen]

hi there

we use Watford Control for power conditioning. in combination with a UPS.
they have a lot of stuff not mainstream but good.

https://www.watfordcontrol.co.uk/

greet
Maurice

People saying they don’t make mistake’s often make nothing at all!

[Tom Meegan]

I used a SurgeX product in combination with a APS unit.

https://www.surgex.com/

Best,

TomM