Tripp Lite?


Hello Forum,  General question, has anyone used TrippLite ISOBar outlets for their audio equipment? I have a PS Audio DECTET that took a hit from an Edison power surge and it is no longer repaired by PS Audio (discontinued).

Thank in advance for any replies, Jim.

jhm007

I have a (budget level) TrippLite Eco Surge 6 remote controlled protector in my office system. While it doesn’t have a very high surge protection rating, it’s been extremely reliable.

In my main system I use an older Belkin PureAV PF60. This unit provides stronger surge protection and offers a lot of flexibility in powering up/down the whole system. It’s been out of production a while, but can still be found on the popular auction site. If mine died tomorrow, I’d go find another one.

I had good luck with these economical units, well built and they offer some noise reduction as well. 

https://emotiva.com/products/cmx6
 

I have a PS Audio DECTET that took a hit from an Edison power surge and it is no longer repaired by PS Audio (discontinued).

Define surge.Lasting a few microseconds to a couple of milliseconds? Or the overvoltage surge lasted several seconds or more?

No surge protector will protect from a Utility Power Company’s high overvoltage surge lasting more than a few microseconds. Some surge protectors do have over-under voltage protection through the use of a over-under voltage relay that disconnects the unit from the AC mains power. But even then there is no 100% guarantee it will disconnect from the AC power before causing damage. It depends on how high the overvoltage event is. 

Example of an over-under voltage relay.

https://www.chintglobal.com/global/en/about-us/news-center/blog/voltage-protection-relay.html

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