From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Sat Jul 27 12:51:18 2002
Subject:Re: Lon's Gig from Hell

All,

>Next time try an high quality, professional grade power conditioner. I know Furman makes a good one. It costs a few extra $$, but it's worth it for outdoor gigs.

Good idea. Just remember that there are two classes of "power conditioner" boxes. The ones that cost between $70-125 (US street) are mainly surge suppressors -- they work more on spikes on the line from motors and generators, although that's a problem, too -- with little or no protection from brownouts. A real power conditioner will cost more than that. Unfortunately, the term power conditioner is another one like "output power" that has been twisted to suit the needs of low-end manufacturers.

Regards,

-BW

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