MOVs used as surge suppressors do wear out.

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In Reply to: Power filter/conditioner posted by bevo on February 10, 2010 at 13:28:27:

Many of the power conditioners include MOV devices to shunt voltage spikes. These can be exhausted by the energy contained in the spikes. They are cheap, but may not be easy to replace depending on how they were soldered into place. Relocating them may make them less effective.

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Topic - Power filter/conditioner - bevo 13:28:27 02/10/10 (1)

MOVs used as surge suppressors do wear out. - Al Sekela 15:55:34 02/10/10 (0)

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MOVs used as surge suppressors do wear out. - Al Sekela 15:55:34 02/10/10 (0)

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