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Surge Suppression vrs. Lighting and Power Spikes
Check out the video on lightning, a little down the page.>http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/lightning.htm. 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
Mribob, how come my bedroom sat system has no ground hum;More than likely the associated equipment is two wire cord and plug. Is that correct?I switched out my Meridian 861 processor for a Marantz 7005 processor;(no hum before with same sat box an... 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
...I've checked and made sure the dish is grounded properly;05-31-11: MribobMribob,Properly.... Please explain.jim 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
Ozzy,I don't think the Iso-Max VRD-1FF will work on a SAT dishsystem. 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
"Bringing the IC to the right amp TO ABOVE the floor-> RESOLVES NOISE. In my unknowing frog brain, this implies something is inducing noise in the right sided IC (when under the floor - down about 12-16" is all though)."05-26-11: ImdocImdoc,*Ho... 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
But there is constant low level hum - right side only EVEN with preamp and XOVER turned off.I agree with Gs5556. Try some ground cheaters.Just because you turned off the preamp and xover that would not break the ground loop current path through th... 
How Much DC is OK on a Power Line?
It is my understanding you cannot measure DC on the AC mains just by connecting your digital meter, set on DC voltage, across the mains.Not trying to start a flame buthttp://www.diyaudio.com/forums/solid-state/2080-dc-filter.htmlEva. 
My "ah-ha" moment with NOS tubes...
You might want to try a Amperex USA made white label PQ 6922.Another great tube is early 60s Siemens CCa. 
Help with hum
It is independent of volume control and completely stops when the preamp is disconnected.Just a guess but I would bet the ground loop is caused by one of the amps. When you have both amps connected to the preamp the ground loop circuit is complete... 
What exactly is a 20 amp dedicated line?
.... is the NEC the National Electrical Code? Yes.Second, if a multi wire branch circuit is set up in the manner I described above, please explain how a multi pole branch circuit breaker works.The multi pole breaker has the function of controlling... 
What exactly is a 20 amp dedicated line?
Bifwynne,Yes, it is called a multi wire branch circuit. (Two 120V separate circuits.) Not two dedicated circuits....Not so good for audio equipment that is connected together by ics though.In 2008 NEC required that multi wire branch circuits must ... 
What exactly is a 20 amp dedicated line?
What exactly is a 20 amp dedicated line?A line that is dedicated for a specific purpose.A 120Vac 20 amp dedicated branch circuit consists of,(1) Equipment grounding conductor(1) Neutral conductor(1) Hot conductor.A true dedicated branch circuit do... 
Health Effects of Acoustic Revive RR-77?
Jfz,Check the archives on AA, Tweakers' Asylum.>http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/15/153745.html 
Health Effects of Acoustic Revive RR-77?
Jfz,Here are a few links..... http://www.schumannresonator.com/>http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&rlz=1R2GGLL_enUS413&q=Schumann+Resonator&rlz=1R2GGLL_enUS413&aq=0&aqi=g1g-v3g-j1&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav... 
Reading threads and posts when selling and buying
Reading threads and posts when selling and buying In addition to feedback, do you read initiated threads and posts by the person you consider dealing with? Sure would and have.... How a person responds to others can say a lot about a person.