Do arcade machines need a surge protector?

Post by **Cov238** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 4:44 am

Just got a 4 slot Neo Geo MVS and have been unplugging it every time I get done playing so I don't have to worry about power surges. Do I need a surge protector? Or am I just being overly cautious with the new addition to the video game library

thanks guys

Post by **gennss** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:12 am

I'd put a surge protector on anything that uses electricity... but that's me.

Post by **fedexin** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:06 pm

No they don't need them, they power up and work just fine without them! ha! </too literal>

I second gennss' comment, if you plug your TV and home stereo into a surge protector, why not a "combo" system? =)

Post by **CRTGAMER** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:21 pm

Cov238 wrote:Just got a 4 slot Neo Geo MVS and have been unplugging it every time I get done playing so I don't have to worry about power surges. Do I need a surge protector? Or am I just being overly cautious with the new addition to the video game library

thanks guys

Considering the investment, YES. Just be sure to get one that will support the amp draw.

Post by **Cov238** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:13 pm

Figured as much. Thanks alot.

Post by **Bradtemple87** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:16 pm

I would think it a must considering how much the units cost.

Website · Post by **Hobie-wan** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:41 pm

And as a reminder to people, if a surge protector doesn't have an indicator that shows when the protection MOV is worn out and it is more than a few years old, it should be relegated to use on non essential items like lamps and power tools and replaced.

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