Power Conditioning and Regulating?

jutsin · Jul 2, 2009

Hi guys,
what rack mount power conditioning and/or regulating do you use? I am building my very first rack set up now, and need a good way to power and protect it all. Any suggestions that aren't too spendy? Thanks in advance!
justin

mrcomputer · Jul 2, 2009

Furman PL-Plus II (that led voltage bar looks so cool racked with your TriAxis :lol: ).

jbw

MesaGod666 · Jul 3, 2009

Monster Cable Pro 3500 12-Outlet Power Conditioner

Best on the market IMO.

Danimal · Jul 3, 2009

Nady PCL-800. Does the job and was the best buy on the market. Well, 5 years ago when I bought it anyway, who knows about now?

MrMarkIII · Jul 3, 2009

There are many so-called power "conditioners". None of them are power "regulators" unless they specifically SAY "regulator". A Regulator ensures that you are getting 117 volts and not 95, or 135, or whatever. A Conditioner is basically just a filter for RF and noise.
Generally, a Power Regulator is going to cost quite a bit more than a mere Power Conditioner. A Power Regulator will usually do the Conditioner job, too.

tonefreak25 · Jul 7, 2009

MrMarkIII said:
There are many so-called power "conditioners". None of them are power "regulators" unless they specifically SAY "regulator". A Regulator ensures that you are getting 117 volts and not 95, or 135, or whatever. A Conditioner is basically just a filter for RF and noise.
Generally, a Power Regulator is going to cost quite a bit more than a mere Power Conditioner. A Power Regulator will usually do the Conditioner job, too.

+1 Very true, personally I really like a true regulator that will do the conditioning part, as the RF noise filter IMHO can make a huge difference in cutting out a lot of the "sound" you can acquire from power outlets.