SURGE PROTECTORS and Stuff

[Frac-man]

I am making a pedalboard and I am wondering if I need to have a FUSE/ power switch or strip in my rig. I am about to install a small travel outlet power strip but It doesn't have a fuse.
What do you do with power on your board?I am going to get one of these:
http://www.terapeak.com/worth/connt...5-15r-u-s-female-connector-plug/131706918911/

then I will plug the small power strip into it then the AX8 and my iPad into it.

 

[GTBorderlines]

surge protection isn't the same as using a fuse. Surge protection utilizes GDT's and MOV's etc to quickly divert lightning energy to ground, while fuses protect from a longer term line fault.

I'd recommend surge protection along with your switch, something to prevent lightning damage. Although both couldn't hurt.

 

[bsas]

If you can fit one of those underneath your pedal board I think is totally worth it:
Amazon product ASIN B0002D017M

 

[Sixstring]

I would think surge protection befor a line fuse for the very reason GTBorderlines posted, chances are your gear will see a surge before a short.

The first version of my board had a small 6 outlet with surge protection bought from HD. I just loped off the cord and soldered it right to the IEC connector (panel mount) and fastened it under the board worked great!

 

[bishop5150]

I have a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power Plus underneath my board and then run an extension cord to this Furman unit behind me which also powers my CLR's, XiTones or poweramp depending what I bring for the gig.
http://www.furmansound.com/product.php?div=01&id=P-1800PF

 

[ejecta]

I have a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power Plus underneath my board and then run an extension cord to this Furman unit behind me which also powers my CLR's, XiTones or poweramp depending what I bring for the gig.
http://www.furmansound.com/product.php?div=01&id=P-1800PF
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Bummer doesn't look like you can find these for sale anymore that aren't the rack version.

 

[bishop5150]

Ah bummer. Ya, I bought this back in 2009 so it's been awhile. Great unit.

 

[ejecta]

What about something like this? Seems like it would be good for power browns too since it's a battery back up.

https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/ups/intelligent-lcd/cp600lcd

Is there something else the Furman stuff brings to the table?

 

[Sixstring]

Ah bummer. Ya, I bought this back in 2009 so it's been awhile. Great unit.

I don't know why they stop making these types of power strips, I have an old Power Werks unit (Portable power pro 2020) and this thing is built like a tank. I have had it since 2004 and have done numerous gigs with it. 12' cord 1800 watts, LED line voltage indicator, 8 switched outlets and 4 always on with a utility light, Like the Furman unit it is a great piece of gear.

 

[bishop5150]

They are built like tanks. My wife has dropped mine a couple of times during load in. Still going!

 

[Smittefar]

Your wife is your roadie? Well done man

 

[Byrn]

Furman AC 215A

 

[bishop5150]

Your wife is your roadie? Well done man

Ya, she's awesome at load in but once she's had a few drinks with the girls and starts having fun I'm on my own at load out.