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#95376 - 10/07/15 01:12 PM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: 975 destroyer]
975 destroyer Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 09/07/15
Posts: 129
Loc: Georgia, US of A!
I'm the proud owner of an APC H15 power conditioner for ~ $150 shipped!


Edited by 975 destroyer (10/07/15 01:14 PM)

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#95379 - 10/08/15 01:23 PM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: 975 destroyer]
Stephen B Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 01/15/15
Posts: 214
Loc: East Texas
Excellent. I look forward to hearing your impressions of it once it is in the system.

Good luck

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#95420 - 10/27/15 11:57 PM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: EEman]
975 destroyer Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 09/07/15
Posts: 129
Loc: Georgia, US of A!
Originally Posted By: EEman
Has Outlaw told you want failed in the units? The failure mode can often point to where the problem is.
Per Tech Support, brown outs caused all the failures... ...a component in the Standby* circuit. "It's* between the jack & the power transformer."

I'd like to survey 975 owners using line conditioners (e.g. APC* H15, etc) or UPSs if they've experienced a big enough brown out to engage "line boost*" circuitry.
* APC talk for their Auto Voltage Regulation "kickin' up" sagging (below 103VAC) line voltage.

Thx, Tony

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#95421 - 10/28/15 10:02 AM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: 975 destroyer]
Owl's_Warder Offline
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Registered: 06/29/01
Posts: 894
Loc: Grants Pass, OR
I hear our UPS kick on now and again but haven't had any problems with our 975. Pretty sure we bought it in the spring (tax return money!) of 2013 so it's been in the system a while now.

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#95422 - 10/28/15 12:40 PM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: 975 destroyer]
XenonMan Offline
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Registered: 04/08/08
Posts: 2676
Loc: Columbus,North Carolina
It is very rare for us to lose power but the APC-15 has an indication on the front which tells you it has activated to control voltage. I think 103 volts is a bit out of its range and it will just shutdown the power. Mine has actuated during lightning storms without any apparent change in voltage.
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Music system
Model 990/7500/Magnepan 1.6 QRs/Technics SL1200 MK2/Aperion S-12 Subwoofer/OWA3/Sony NS75H DVD
APC H15 Power Conditioner

TV System
Large Advent Loudspeakers/ Polk center/Monoprice surrounds/Panasonic Viera 42 inch/Onkyo HT-RC260/Sony BDP S590/Directv


Home Theater System
Onkyo PR-SC886/Outlaw 7125 Klipsch RF-82 L/R,RC-62 center, RB-35 SR/SL, BENQ HT1075, Outlaw LFM1-EX/OPPO BDP-83/Directv
Harmony ONE
Blue Jeans and Monoprice interconnects
APC H15 Power Conditioner

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#95434 - 10/29/15 11:31 PM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: Owl's_Warder]
975 destroyer Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 09/07/15
Posts: 129
Loc: Georgia, US of A!
Originally Posted By: Owl's_Warder
I hear our UPS kick on now and again...
Make & model?


Edited by 975 destroyer (10/29/15 11:31 PM)

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#95554 - 12/12/15 03:20 AM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: 975 destroyer]
975 destroyer Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 09/07/15
Posts: 129
Loc: Georgia, US of A!
At EEman's suggestion, I Finally, finally, FINALLY(!) today I completed a dedicated 15A line to power my low-draw gear. Key install point: the two dedicated lines are NOT on the same leg coming off the pole.

I unboxed my Outlaw, long back from repair in October. Along the way rearranged some gear & cabling, thoroughly cleaned everything, plugged in the H15 & connected it all.

Unfortunately by the time I finished, it was after 11pm!

Tomorrow I'll run a couple of tests then I enjoy the fruit I've, for so long, waited to taste, and ask God: please no more failures.

Merry CHRISTmas, Tony

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#95557 - 12/12/15 03:28 PM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: 975 destroyer]
EEman Offline
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Registered: 11/11/09
Posts: 514
Loc: Canton, MI
Plug something else in first to test the outlet smile

Better yet, measure the power with a meter.

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#95570 - 12/24/15 01:40 AM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: EEman]
975 destroyer Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 09/07/15
Posts: 129
Loc: Georgia, US of A!
Originally Posted By: EEman
Plug something else in first to test the outlet :)*

Better yet, measure the power with a meter.

I did*. Further, I "tested the circuits together," by simultaneously powering up all high draw gear including, for test purposes only, a Mackie 1400i**. APC H15 Line Boost indicator didn't flash or flicker! Breakers on separate legs from the road did the trick.
** draws 1500 watts

I've since added the MP-20s* to aid power distribution in 2 stages. I plan to add a third* for a third stage.

Thanks for your help. Merry CHRISTmas! Tony
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Samsung 60" LED
Outlaw Audio 976
Samsung BD player, Phillips CD chgr, Dish DVR, Firestick

Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside; CC outside
BJC 10 ga - LCR mids*, inside & out
8 ga Powerline - LR woofers, inside & out

LR: Tri-amped Polk RTi A7
Rotel RB980s -> woofers; Rotel RB981s -> mids w/phase plugs & tweeters
CC: bi-amped Polk CSi A6 -> Rotel RB981
SWs: Sunfire & 4 Audio Pros - LFE True Sig; 4 Evidence - 1 @ ea corner
Surrounds: Rotel RB981 -> Polk RTi A3
Power Conditioning & Distribution:
3 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 4 Furman MP-20s

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#95576 - 12/24/15 03:49 PM Re: Line conditioner that handles voltage sags well [Re: 975 destroyer]
975 destroyer Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 09/07/15
Posts: 129
Loc: Georgia, US of A!
Earlier this week*, I finished my gift to my family: a VERY family-friendly*, incredibly robust 5.1 home entertainment system.
* prior to then, turn on required pressing or flipping 2 or more switches

Their return gift has been & will continue to be enjoying same!

Tony

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