MOTM

Is this an inherent problem in daisy chained sure protectors, or is 
it more of a problem with daisy chained power strips?  For example, 
waay at the wall, there's a one outlet surge protector.  My surge-
protected power strip plugs into that.  Is this a problem, or is it 
having some devices that run through one surge protector and others 
running through two that causes the problem?

--- In motm@y..., "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@a...> wrote:
> 1) NEVER EVER NEVER daisy-chain power strips that contain surge 
suppression. Meaning, don't do
> this:
> 
> AC Outlet >>> Power Strip #1 >>> Power Strip #2
> 
> This reasons are complicated, just trust me on this one. It has to 
do with something called
> "longitudinal balance", and the end result is that MOTM-900s 
plugged into Power Strip #2 will
> cause hum and noise. Some other audio gear will also hum if you do 
this. And the surge
> suppression of Power Strip #2 is negated (in fact, it can HARM 
stuff).
> 
> 2) I have upload 3 tiny photos to www.synthtech.com/pix that are 
illustrating the *wrong way* and
> the *correct way* to attach wires to jacks. This is NOT for coax, 
but for the stranded 22ga.
> wires. You need to be sure you do *two* things:
> 
> a) form a 'J' hook in the wire and insert into lug hole. This is 
the purpose of 'chain-nose'
> pliers mentioned in the tutorial. The 'chain' refers to jewelry 
chain.
> 
> b) be SURE you fill in the lug hole COMPLETELY with solder. This 
DOES NOT mean goop in on thick.
> It means to apply the tip of the iron for about 1.5 seconds, and 
use solder until it naturally
> covers the hole. It doesn't take much, and I give you plenty :)
> 
> Stay tuned for more Tech Tips.
> 
> Paul S.