Members KASH Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 Thinking about getting one for my rack. I've checked the Samson PS10 and Furman MX-8, both quite cheap. Are they any good? Any recommendations on other models or brands? Not looking to spend a fortune though. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 Save your money and just buy a nice metal cased power strip to mount in the back of the rack. Cheap power conditioners are just overpriced power strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KASH Posted March 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 Save your money and just buy a nice metal cased power strip to mount in the back of the rack. Cheap power conditioners are just overpriced power strips. It will be around the same price more less though Any recomendations on a good power strip then or...cheap power conditioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 Decnt power strips from reputable companies like Belkin and APC are available for less than $20. Another option is a 15 ft 14/3 extension cord with a triple outlet end on it. Either way, just velcro or zip tie the unit into the back of the rack and you should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 I've got a Belkin metal-housing'd power strip velcroed in the back of my rack. It has spike-protection and a resettable breaker. It came with a 12' 14 ga power cord. Total cost for strip and velcro: $22 I still have a rackspace open for wireless (when I pony-up the $ for an X2) and the little strip doesn't emit heat, block vents, or hum:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 Save your money and just buy a nice metal cased power strip to mount in the back of the rack.Cheap power conditioners are just overpriced power strips. Yup... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walkerci Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 FWIW... I have a Furman with Digital Voltmeter and Amp meter.These are handy to have as are an on/off switch and rack lights. Sure, you can buy a handheld multi-meter for not a lot of money.I prefer to have real time info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 FWIW...I have a Furman with Digital Voltmeter and Amp meter.These are handy to have as are an on/off switch and rack lights.Sure, you can buy a handheld multi-meter for not a lot of money.I prefer to have real time info. I'm curious how accurate those voltmeters and ammeters are. As as side note, it's neat data to have, but if the voltmeter reads a low value, say 95 volts, what do you do about it? Find another receptacle on a different circuit? In my experience in measuring voltage at various bars, with a calibrated Fluke 187, if the receptacle is wired correctly, then the voltage is always in the 110-120 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flâneur Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 I got one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PS5700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flâneur Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 Sorry. There should have been a picture there. Any of those Top Men spare to sort it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members countrybass Posted March 2, 2009 Members Share Posted March 2, 2009 I use a Monster Power 2500. I know that alot of bro's on here don't believe in them, and maybe the're right, but I got one anyways. lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted March 3, 2009 Members Share Posted March 3, 2009 If the power strip doesnt have surge protection, cheap ones dont, it wont provide any protection. You can get excellent surge protectors at computer stores etc for much less then those sold thru music instrument stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted March 3, 2009 Members Share Posted March 3, 2009 Save your money and just buy a nice metal cased power strip to mount in the back of the rack.Cheap power conditioners are just overpriced power strips. +1Cyberpower CPS-1215RM is a really nice unit sold through Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted March 3, 2009 Members Share Posted March 3, 2009 Depending on the amp, the protection devices found in a surge protecting power strip can be found in the amp itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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