Don't use Radio Shack. You're just asking for trouble. Buy from a quality supplier. Others on the list can give you preferred vendors.
Don, KD9PT ----- Original Message ----- From: kq7dx To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 7:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] MOVs for power supply primary Hello to group, Is putting a MOV from hot to ground, neutral to ground, on the primary of the transformer of the power supply a good idea.. I have a ICE surge suppressor on in front as well but thought I would put more inside the supply for back up. Also, are the MOVs that radio shack sell any good. Rated at 130VAC. Any body used them... Last question: when MOVs fail or take a surge do they fail in a shorted condition taking out the fuse till the MOV can be replaced, or do they blow or fail open leaving the supply working. Thanks for the help.. 73s
