I read up on past threads about MOVs in surge protectors particularly the ones i nthis news group. However I have a question I do not believe has been asked i nthe past.
I am a electric bass player and use a rack mount amp system. I ahve a Samson Powerbrite Pro7, which is basically a 1u rack mount unit with 6 switched outlets + 1 unswitched, with lights for the front and back that I find very handy. It is a 'power conditioner' which i come to understand means thats its an overpriced surge protector with MOVs. I bought it brand new 2 months ago.
Would replacing the MOV's every couple years be a viable alternative to replacing the unit, or ditching it for a simple strip that offers positive MOV circuit indication, or one of thos BrickWall or Zero Surge units that weigh a bit more and cost a lot more? Can MOV's be soldered in as replacements at home by someone with half-decent soldering skills? (i can mod computer motherboards fine) If so are there certain types of MOVs that are incompatible i nthe same protection circuit?
Thanks.
btw, does anyone know what power amps (such as QSC, Crown, Crest etc) use as their own surge protection? some say that their built in protection is better than pwoer conditioners, rendering them useful only for power distribution anyways.
-john