kentrzacherl
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I'm currently working on an old EDI dimmer pack from the 80s and I started thinking. Whenever I hook something up in my shop or at a venue, it's protected from power surges. I have numerous levels of protection for my sensitive electronic equipment (computers, LEDs, practicals, even my DMX runs are isolated) though not for my dimmer packs. Should a surge blow out a few lamps or power cubes it is not THAT big of a problem. Should it fry my control cards, I'd be SOL. My dimmers are rather old EDI units that could be retrofitted with new controllers, but the cost to do so would be nauseating. It would likely be more worthwhile to just replace the whole pack.
My question here is:
I look forward to your input!
Regards,
Kent Zacherl
My question here is:
"Should I put in-line surge protectors before the control board transformers? They are fused, but is that going to help if there is a surge? Would a panel mount surge protector be a better option because it would protect everything?"
I've found products ranging from $50-$500 that would do the trick. In your professional opinions, is it worth it? For such a sensible price it almost doesn't make sense not to.
I look forward to your input!
Regards,
Kent Zacherl