Thanks for your response. I'm sorry but it's not clear to me whether you're saying every system needs surge protection as a general rule or whether it's particularly apropos in my case. Could you please clarify? Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Protection needed for amp?
I live in N. CA, where power outages have become more frequent.
As a result, we've had a propane back-up generator installed that comes on automatically when the there's an outage.
Question: If my system is running and power is suddenly cut off due to an outage, then suddenly restored by the generator, does this pose any danger to the amp?
My recently purchased Hegel H390 is the most expensive component I've ever bought and I'd prefer not to replace it.
If it sounds like I know nothing about electricity, it's because I don't.
When I power up the amp, there's always a delay, then a loud click, before it's ready for use, whatever that might suggest.
Thanks in advance!
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@erik_squires:
Would something inexpensive like this work or do I need to spend more? https://furmanpower.com/product/15a-8-outlet-surge-suppressor-w-smp-lift-evs-and-2-filtered-banks/ |
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide an in-depth answer! I'll try one, if I can get one with a return policy-- I'd be very pleasantly surprised if it doesn't affect SQ. As for PG&E, don't get me started. I would say they are, in fact, very trustworthy-- they will always act in favor of their own financial self-interest !
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OK... I didn't realize there could be such disagreement regarding this topic. @carlsbad : Thanks for the suggestion! |