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Article #3261Re: Lightning protection
From: Kenny Crudup
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1989 13:03
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1989 13:03
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In article <1827@jato.Jpl.Nasa.Gov> morris@jade.Jpl.Nasa.Gov (Mike Morris) says:
>Anyway, due to his experience, I compared the guts of a Tripp-Lite Isobar,
>and the common "surge supressed" outlet strip. There are several heavy-duty
>toroidal chokes and capacitors in an Isobar, vs 3 metal-oxide-varistors in the
>cheapies.
What are "Heavy duty toroidal chokes and caps" are going to do for you extra
when given a large power hit? Tell me....
They may supress some mediocre spikes better than an all MOV approach, but
when the shit hits the fan....
>The Isobar is also built with good components, and put together like
>the proverbial tank - no snap-together plastic here - it's all metal and
>screws.
And....?
--
Kenneth R. Crudup, Contractor, Interactive Systems Co.(386/ix), Cambridge MA
Don't worry- I haven't lost my mind....its backed up on tape *somewhere*....
Phone (617) 661 7474 x238
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