For protection of the computer against surges on the AC line, and as a top notch line noise filter, I recommend the Brick Wall. Pay attention to their explanation of MOVs and the common practice of diverting the surge to ground-- the same ground as the data lines ground. The Brick Wall technical advisors recommend plugging a UPS into the Brick Wall if battery backup is desired. http://brickwall.com/
It is possible that the data corruption which computer users, even Mac users, see as unavoidable is actually the result of diversion of surge to ground by all other surge suppression units. There are dozens of small surges every day in a typical building. The inventor of this technology also sells a wider range of units under the Zero Surge name. More information can be found on his site. http://www.zerosurge.com/ Audiophiles on this list should be aware that Adcom has licensed this technology for their latest power line filters (or at least one model, I am not sure if they offer several) I believe they call it "ILS-- If Lightning Strikes", or something like that. Additionally, there is a Brick Wall audio specific model and web page. My first Brick Wall unit was for my hi-fi system. It is a very good line noise filter for audio use, and actually protects the equipment, unlike megabuck audiophile units. For phone and TV cable lines, the Brick Wall company recommended that I use units by Citel. I use their B280 T/MJ6 on my phone line in front of the modem. The best phone line surge technology is the Optilator. Most home users can't justify the expense of this unit. http://members.tripod.com/~StorminProtection/index-6.html The Brick Wall and Citel units cost more than computer users are used to spending in the computer market. You have to decide how much your equipment and data are worth. Finally, I always unplug in a thunderstorm and try to unplug the modem when I am not using it. I feel that I am more vulnerable from the phone line than the AC line with the Brick Wall in place. David Dudine -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
