MOTM

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