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Surge Protectors & Power Conditioners

I currently live in Florida so frequent storms, sandy soil (which is a poor conductor for grounding) and aging local grid infrastructure. I’m trying to deal with the resulting electrical noise, voltage spikes, and electromagnetic interference. Unfortunately with no basement, running a new dedicated power line is not an option. I’m looking at surge protectors/power conditioners as a possible solution.


I'm reading just enough to be dangerous about the impact of filtering on sound which is not always positive and the large power draws from amps that filtering can interfere with unless the unit has some kind of power reserve generation or some outlets that are unfiltered.

I'm looking for recommendations that will not require a second mortgage. The equipment I'm trying to protect/optimize: darTZeel 468 & 18ns, Lampi Aphrodite, Aurender n30sa and HeadAmp BHSE. Many thanks
 

rpmpam
jea48
4,871 posts
 

Don’t hire a guy like this to install a whole house SPD, (Surge Protector Device.) 

FLUSH mount Whole Home Surge Protector Install 

Note, I didn’t say Electrician. Though I think he may play one in real life.

Final install is worthless as a Surge Protectror Device. It won’t protect anything, imo...

Most obvious no, no in the video... Never, ever, extend the leads of a Type 2 SPD. Look at all the wire he left in the right hand panel. The guy must have extended the SPD neutral and ground leads 4ft! WOW! Two hot wires at least 2ft! And in the left panel he left good size loop of wire.

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Now this guy kept his SPD leads short. He could of made them even shorter without making any sharp bends. Inches matter... I would have twisted the leads together somewhat, all the way to the termination lugs. 

How To Install A Whole House Surge Protector | TL Davis Electric & Design

See a problem with the installation?

 

rpmpam OP
9 posts
 

Many thanks to all who contributed to this discussion. Your input was very valuable and highly appreciated 

vk_onfilter
25 posts
 

Take a look at this Newsletter on the subject: https://rb.gy/omlfqh

patrickalston
161 posts
 

A second vote for the Furman Reference 15 or 20 which do not limit current and are made specifically for high end audio.  They can often be found used on ebay.

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