Earthquake Protection


No, not Earthquake brand products.

Earthquakes that leave your precious audio gear (and everything else in your home) in a pile of rubble on the floor.

Many of us live in an active earthquake zone...West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, Rockies, parts of the middle U.S., other areas.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/seismicity/

So, any ideas on how to secure the audio rack to the wall? How to secure the components to the rack? How to secure the speakers? And not impede the isolation?

Maybe invent something similar to this strap device using that double-stick foam tape that has to be cut through to remove and cable ties, or what?....
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Ken
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Showing 1 response by kkm

Good advice Marco, the East Bay just got hit with a 4.2 this morning, good reminder that the Hayward fault is due for a big one. They said if the big one does hit, it would be the most disasterous event in US history since the Bay area is now home to several million people who will somehow be affected.

I grew up in Chicago and remember watching the game in '89 when a big one hit SF. I thought, those idiotics, they know that area is earthquake prone, why are they living there? Well here I am in the Bay Area, 10 years of enjoyment, all I can say, this nice weather better be worth it when it hits.

Haven't done anything to secure my gear, I figured it's a good excuse to the wife to get new stuff when it happens.