Surge protector

I absolutely believe in whole house surge suppression, however I also know that they are not enough, so I have to reply when I read:

Far superior solution and problem solved. 

The issue is clamping voltage and speed.  Whole house suppressors let much more voltage than the best surge strips.  They are meant to save your house wiring as much as your major appliances.  I know from experience of losing a laptop that they don't do very well for sensitive electronics.

I want to point out something about the old Tripp Lite Isobar units.  I have at least 3 of them running around my home.  The one feature they lack is that they don't turn off when protection is spent, but the newer Tripp Lite models often do.

Check the Wirecutter article quoted above for specifics because it's one feature they list.

@rvpiano 

What Isotech unit do you have attached to your amps? I’m guessing it tripped and saved them?

Sorry for your loss.

Here I am In total silence due to my own neglect of a surge protector tho I have read Squire's missive numerous times. So very timely topic. Now I am waiting for my little unit to be repaired - Shipping $112, Flat fee repair $250- Peachtree- I have purchased two 8 outlet Tripps from Amazon at $72.08 each for future use. Squires you do good work. While waiting I shopped for a backup unit and upgrades and spent another $1000. Oh well my bad. Thanks for listening and get the Surge protector even if you think you don't have that much to protect.--BEST JS

A couple of years ago we had a power surge from a storm. Everything that was plugged into a AQ Niagara conditioner(s) were fine. However, 2 rear JL subs were plugged directly into the wall was damaged. BTW, the front JL subs that were plugged into a Niagara 1200 were unharmed.

So, today all of my equipment, including all 4 subs are plugged into Niagara power conditioner.

BTW, I do have a whole house surge protector, but they do not protect against high/low voltage.

ozzy