Panamax Power Conditioner: Keep or Upgrade


I have a Panamax Max 1500 Surge Protector/Power Line Conditioner which I have had in my system for approx. 15 years.
Recently I began the process of upgrading parts of my system. Wondering if I should replace the Panamax due to its age and the advancement in technologies over the time period?
Any recommendations on this?
I am looking for thoughts and feedback on whether the Panamax is still serviceable, especially from those that have experience of this model, or maybe look at other parts of my system?
Thoughts on the Panamax and if majority feel it’s time for an updated model, please let me have some recommendations. Budget to mid-range price ranges. Would like to keep it, as we all would, the best bang for the buck!
Not going to outline the rest of my system, so I get feedback just on this power conditioner question. Especially because it is the oldest piece in my system.
Thanks for all comments and thoughts!
Big E
ianhorseman

Showing 2 responses by rixthetrick

I am sorry that I cannot provide any information of a suitable product in a very inexpensive price range.

If you have the budget, the Puritan PSM156 works very well, and is one of the cheaper solutions that deliver at it’s level of performance (that I have encountered). Go online and look at internal photos, you will see individual isolation between each outlet, compare that to others, though it may not promise to be the best, it sure shows the engineering intent.

Maybe someone can direct you to a free trial, I think the importer offered a money back period - mine sure didn’t go back.

As you’ve not discussed your system, and yeah I understand where you’re coming from, but my digital has much lower noise floor.

Generally, I would never suggest an over the budget solution, however if you were to stretch it - this is one buy that might be worthy of such a lack of discipline.
Environmental Potentials EP-2050

@tvad - it doesn't shunt to ground? Interesting, I've been installing lightening protection on oilfield devices recently, and they use heat from a surge to open a circuit to shunt to ground, using pretty heavy gauge wire.

This uses 14AWG, still reasonable amp and voltage handling, but doesn't shunt energy to ground (not even a distinct ground with different potential?). If it's not redirecting it, is it converting the energy?
Okay, you got me fascinated.

Anyone who thinks anything will handle a direct lightning strike is dreaming..
Unless your nuts enough to try this bad boy out >
https://inhabitat.com/lightning-proof-bolt-tents-will-keep-you-safe-in-a-storm/

@ieales - kidding, I'm with you regarding lightening. And no, I don't have that crazy tent.