Topband: Best Outlet sttrip

[Jim Brown]

On 10/6/2013 7:04 AM, Dan Bookwalter wrote:
> I am in need of a couple outlet strips for the shack , what is the best option out there that is not overly expensive

Most branded outlet strips have MOVs for "surge suppression."  MOVs on 
branch circuits are well known to CAUSE destructive failure of equipment 
powered from these outlets when there are interconnections between that 
equipment and equipment powered from other outlets. The only good place 
for MOVs is at the service entraince (that is, where power enters your 
home).

The "best" outlet strip is something we can all easily build with parts 
from Home Depot or Lowe's. We need duplex outlets, gangable steel 
backboxes, some wire, and a coverplate. Don't buy the cheap duplex 
outlets for a buck apiece, buy the better ones.

73, Jim K9YC