On Wednesday 14 January 2004 14:59, Paul Schreiber wrote:
> > Powerstrips with surge protection are rare here, so
> > that problem won't happen. ;) I hoped to find a strip
> > with surge protection to replace the fuse in the 900
> > and 950 front panel connector. Will that be okay, or is
> > that even ∗needed∗?
>
> Are you trying to give me a ∗heart attack∗ so early in
> the day?
Well at least I saved you a couple of Dr. Peppers.
>
> NO NO NO!
>
> The fuse had ∗absolutely nothing∗ to do with AC power
> surges (which are 95% caused by lightning). The fuse is
> for a failed power supply (i.e. the Power One itself
> failing) and causing the fuse to blow, which prevents
> your rack from ∗catching on fire∗.
I see! Okay, the fuse stays in. ;)
I should stick to programming, I know...
Thanks, and sorry for the shock.
- Rovert