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I agree with tetablanco. I'm currently plugging my TV to a surge protector but I'm planning to purcahse a UPS to better protect my toys, my AVR is connected to an AVR but due to its low power rating (just 500watts max) I am constraint to use it solely for my AVR alone. Best way to set it up is viaoutlet ---> surge protector ---> UPS ---> TV / AVR / players
There are two types of UPS - the Back Up type and the SMART type. For the Back Up type, the UPS batteries supply power only when the primary source (i.e. electric plug) is cut. For the SMART type, the UPS batteries directly supply power AT ALL TIMES so you get a perfect sine wave power output. Obviously, the SMART type is more expensive than the Back Up type. However, you might be able to get a good UPS deal from tipidpc.com . Buy a second-hand APC SMART UPS then get brand new batteries + diagnostics from the local APC service center (along EDSA near Gate 5 to Greenhills). The total cost would then be about 1/4 of the regular retail cost - comparable to a new Back Up type UPS.
Most AVR's do not have surge protection. So try also line conditioners with surge protectors. Not only do you protect your gear from surge, you get better picture & sound quality for your HT!Bada 3000w capacity line conditioner:reviews here (post #23) : .Protect your precious investment with LCD & plasmas! Works even for PC's amplifiers, etc.Repair cost from electrical surge damage may cost you MORE than the line conditioner itself! Think of that!!!
Its true and really works!Share ko lang experience ng client ko who bought several plasma last year, I told him to buy a LC to protect his unit from unwanted electrical surges etc and he told me wag na gastos lang yan! kaya na ng voltage regulator ko yan ( STAVOL ) ayun, nasa panasonic service center na plasma nya since last week pa yung dalawa..... charges for power supply cost ha ( 8,750 EACH puhunana ) kung di under sa panasonic binili 12,999 yan tapos may labor charge pa..... di sana yung malaking BADA na yung binili nya sa worth nag repairs nya. Yesterday we installed it w/2 Bada 3500. Now double expenses nya. power surge can destroy you unit lalo na HD its very sensitive
This is one of my dilemma. I will be wall mounting my plasma tv. Problem is, I want the wall to be clean. I just wanna see the tv on my wall, meaning I don't want wires/cables running from the wall outlet and cable outlet which is located below the tv (near the floor). So I instructed the technician to "raise" the convenience outlet and cable outlet to be located behind the tv. Now, what I forgot is the line conditioner/Voltage regulator. I thought of just plugging the tv straight to the convenience outlet behind. My technician suggested to install a good grounding in my convenience outlet. Will this help protect surges? What can you suggest I should do? TIA
That will not help you from surges. But putting a ground line is still necessary as it helps aid the performance of your line conditioner.I would suggest that you ask your electrician to fix the grounding then tap that line somewhere so you can use your line conditioner and voltage regulator. If your area isnt prone to voltage spikes, then the line conditioner with surge protection is all you need.
Last LCD > servo type AVR > outlet(pwedeng to follow na lang line conditioner)Thanks!
best:LCD>servo type AVR>surge protector (kahit the cheaper P500 kind for the meantime)>outlet.If you want improvements in your pic quality & audio quality (home theater & music) get the line conditioner when funds allow.