Brown out


How bad is a brown-out on equipment?

For some reason I just had one that lasted about 4 seconds while all my equipment was on... Everything seems OK, but I'm wondering if it's something like I just lost 10 years of the life expectancy of all my equipment.
djembeplay
Djembeplay I have the same model Furman as well and your question prompted me to email Furman regarding brownout protection. I think brownouts can wreak havoc on electrical motors, but I am not so sure about audio gear.
Anyway, I will post Furman's response, once I have it.

Djembeplay, this is the response I received from Furman.

Hello,

This unit will not regulate the voltage but it will still protect from a surge.


Thank You

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Subject: Furman - Elite 15PF - i - Power Conditioner

Hi,

I own the Furman Elite 15PF and was just wondering about the effects of a brownout. Is the equipment conmnected to the Furman still protected as in a power surge?
Differant manufactures recommend differant limits but the rule of thumb is no more than 10%. I do not allow more than 5% myself.