If lightning is the item of concern, there's bigger fish to fry in that
regard. Lightning protection is an entire other story and a very
specific approach to lightning mitigation. I use the word
"mitigation" to emphasize the point that all efforts for lightning
protection is an effort to "minimize" the damage. Notice I didn't say
eliminate the damage. Won't happen.
I told a friend who had asked "how do I protect my equipment from
lightning damage?". My answer; "put it in the box, seal the box, place
the box under the bed and hope that a lightning strike isn't the cause
for the the house to burn down". Come to think about it " do houses
burn up, or do they burn down?" Guess it makes no difference.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 1/18/2019 11:25 AM, Macy monkeys wrote:
Yes, lightning was a concern. Regarding an external mains switch, I read in the
manual that circuitry remains ON for remote operation when the amp is off. I
don't need the circuitry to be on. However...
...it sounds like I need not worry about either!
Thanks!
John K7FD
On Jan 18, 2019, at 8:58 AM, Michael Walker <[email protected]> wrote:
I John
I run a remote and have for over 15 years, a lot of that with Amps like the
KPA500. I really don't see a need for a surge protector when you have a
real 'torroid' transformer.
As for 220VAC switch, I use a 12v relay connected to my RemoteQTH server
run by a RPI to turn off the 220AC if I need to. I do do this during the
summer in thunderstorm season, but all winter, I never touch it at all.
The Amps stays powered by 220VAC.
Is there a reason you think you might need one?
If you are worried about lightning, it won't help.
Mike va3mw
On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 11:53 AM [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
You did not specify why you want an external mains switch. I have a 240v
surge protector in my electrical panel, it covers the whole house.
John KK9A
K7FD wrote:
Is anyone in the US using a separate 220v external mains switch on their
KPA500? I'm wondering where these are available. Or is anyone using a 220
v surge protector? Are these available for the NEMA 6-15 plug?
John K7FD
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