Furman Saved My System!!!

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Arnoldo

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Basic story short... unstable power at a hotel due to the fact that the moron electrician didn't tighten the extension off the power distro block.

The Furman literally exploded (the voltage jumped from 90V to 300V, WTF) and smoke filled the area.


All the equipment was OK.

If you don't have a Furman power conditioner-- you're risking your money. We are going to call this electric company's insurance company. Even so, a $200 loss VS a $3000+ loss.

I don't care what brand you have-- if it's not a Furman, you're risking it. :)
 
after 36 yrs of using all sorts of gear I just bought my first Furman to accompany my Denon Dream machine. Added insurance when possible is a bonus.
 
I have a Gator Rack Roller that houses my DS-1200 USB disk array and two drawers. On top of it sits a Gator slant top that has my computer, mixer, and such. Both have Furman conditioners in them.
 
Ace,

ALWAYS test the power at the distro before hooking your system to it..

This happens more than most people think.

I tie my own power for that very reason, and its always tested with my trusty Fluke multimeter Before anything is plugged in to the distro
 
DJCraziAce said:
unstable power at a hotel due to the fact that the moron electrician didn't tighten the extension off the power distro block... the voltage jumped from 90V to 300V
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Arnoldo,

Sorry, but this mishap had nothing to do with unstable power nor tightening extensions. It had everything to do with someone not knowing what a voltmeter is for, nor knowing what he was doing. I would hardly call this an electrician.

Pardon my interruption but I find this questionable. The 90 volts I can see... but 300? The only way to get more than 250 volts is via an industrial 480/277 volt service. Not a service that one would be likely to encounter in a commercial establishment. :)

BTW, the conditioner explosion was to be expected. These units use MOVs or metal oxide varistors. MOVs will explode when subjected to voltages higher than their rating. If your required service (120 volts) was mistakenly connected across two hot legs in a commercial service (208 or 240 volts), I am not surprised that that it let the smoke out of the Furman.

Since you did not do the connect, someone owes you a replacement Furman. :)
 
To back up Arnoldo's story, I had a similiar experience two years ago at the Outback Bowl. The hired electricians ran me 220v labeled as 110v. My Furman AR1215 saved all my equipment, but the caterers lost 3-4 industrial coffee urns and a band had their keyboards go Arnoldo on him (had smoke & flames) when the guy plugged it in.

Hey- I might have just come up with a new phrase
 
I agree with Fred, always use your voltmeter at any outlet you plug in. It just keeps everything on the safe side. And Arnoldo get the electrician to replace your Furman, it's his fault and is trying to weasel his way out with BS.
 
DJCraziAce said:
Unstable power like I described is rare.. but when it happens...ooh boy.

Let's just say there was a surge protector hooked up inline and it had multi-colored flames.
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Ace are you qualified, better yet certified to provide pyro-technics. And did you charge extra. Got two working my system...furnums that is.:sqwink:
 
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