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Do arcade machines need a surge protector?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 4:44 am
by Cov238
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
Re: Do arcade machines need a surge protector?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:12 am
by gennss
I'd put a surge protector on anything that uses electricity... but that's me.
Re: Do arcade machines need a surge protector?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:06 pm
by fedexin
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? =)
Re: Do arcade machines need a surge protector?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:21 pm
by CRTGAMER
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.
Re: Do arcade machines need a surge protector?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:13 pm
by Cov238
Figured as much. Thanks alot.
Re: Do arcade machines need a surge protector?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:16 pm
by Bradtemple87
I would think it a must considering how much the units cost.
Re: Do arcade machines need a surge protector?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:41 pm
by Hobie-wan
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.