KASH Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Thinking about getting one for my rack. I've checked the Samson PS10 and Furman MX-8, both quite cheap. Are they any good? Any recommendations on other models or brands? Not looking to spend a fortune though. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='423321' date='Mar 2 2009, 03:37 PM']Thinking about getting one for my rack. I've checked the Samson PS10 and Furman MX-8, both quite cheap. Are they any good? Any recommendations on other models or brands? Not looking to spend a fortune though. Cheers![/quote] Why do you think you need one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='obbm' post='423329' date='Mar 2 2009, 03:48 PM']Why do you think you need one?[/quote] The lights! The lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='423339' date='Mar 2 2009, 03:52 PM']The lights! The lights![/quote] not really but it might help though! I know we're quite alright in the UK but i'll also use it as a power strip, in this case it would be a 'protected' power strip. Does anyone own one of these or other that want to recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 You need to decide whether you want to standardise on IEC or 13-Amp as your preferred mains connector. If you go to IEC you can get a 1U unit with plenty of outlets however it means: - you have to change the connectors on all of your mains leads o buy additional ones - you can't use 13-amp wall warts without making some IEC to 13A socket adaptors and mounting them - you can't plug anything else into it unless it has an IEC plug If you go to 13A you can get 1 1U unit with /8 outlets however it means - it sits in the back of your rack and just works - you don't have any pretty lights but you have an extra 1U in the front of rack - you can plug in wall-worts - you can plug in anything that as a UK standard mains lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='obbm' post='423375' date='Mar 2 2009, 04:23 PM']You need to decide whether you want to standardise on IEC or 13-Amp as your preferred mains connector. If you go to IEC you can get a 1U unit with plenty of outlets however it means: - you have to change the connectors on all of your mains leads o buy additional ones - you can't use 13-amp wall warts without making some IEC to 13A socket adaptors and mounting them - you can't plug anything else into it unless it has an IEC plug If you go to 13A you can get 1 1U unit with /8 outlets however it means - it sits in the back of your rack and just works - you don't have any pretty lights but you have an extra 1U in the front of rack - you can plug in wall-worts - you can plug in anything that as a UK standard mains lead[/quote] Thanks, that's quite insightful! 13a is a 'normal' power strip right? Is there some sort of 'enhaced' version you would recommend? I thought i could use a power conditioner/ strip as a 'normal' power strip and just plug stuff in?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='423397' date='Mar 2 2009, 04:37 PM']Thanks, that's quite insightful! 13a is a 'normal' power strip right? Is there some sort of 'enhaced' version you would recommend? I thought i could use a power conditioner/ strip as a 'normal' power strip and just plug stuff in?!? [/quote] I don't know if this is a concern for you or not... power conditioners are actually quite heavy... a big consideration if you have a rack full of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='423321' date='Mar 2 2009, 03:37 PM']Thinking about getting one for my rack. I've checked the Samson PS10 and Furman MX-8, both quite cheap. Are they any good? Any recommendations on other models or brands? Not looking to spend a fortune though. [/quote] B&Q do some nice lightweight ones that fit in the back of a rack and take four 13A mains plugs whilst being surge-protected. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High score Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='423321' date='Mar 2 2009, 03:37 PM']Thinking about getting one for my rack. I've checked the Samson PS10 and Furman MX-8, both quite cheap. Are they any good? Any recommendations on other models or brands? Not looking to spend a fortune though. Cheers![/quote] got three or four for sale - 2 ART and a few Behr, see link below: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20370"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=20370[/url] The ART have full protection while the Behr are dist only. All male/ female connections already made up and will throw them in. pm if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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