karlthebassist Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 OK, So I got my original GS112 back from the menders today. Haven't tried it, but I assume it works fine. The other one will go back in a few day when I can be bothered to post it. My concern now, is that I've got a practice on Thur Fri and Sunday this week with 3 different bands. First band is quiet so I'll probably take my 1x10 cab, but the other two are loud bands. On Friday I practice in the room with the dodgy electrics... which could have pooed my second cab. What could I do to protect my equipment from potentially dodgy electrics? I don;t want to risk damaging another cab! (not that its what damaged the other one, but i cant be sure until i get it checked out) what mains protection is there that is GOOD. not like a belkin multi socket thing, but a propper protective device? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 An electrician to check out that room. There's more at risk than your cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_frog Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) Could try a UPS, should smooth out any mains supply issues [url="http://www.dabs.com/products/trust-pw-4055t-550va-ups-503S.html"]example UPS[/url] you usually get insurance protection of some description with them Edited March 4, 2010 by johnny_frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Get an RCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 RCD + a Belkin style 4-way surge protection socket should be more than enough for you to feel happy that you and your gear is protected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 [quote name='Dubs' post='763951' date='Mar 4 2010, 02:04 PM']RCD + a Belkin style 4-way surge protection socket should be more than enough for you to feel happy that you and your gear is protected...[/quote] +1 That's exactly what I use, no matter whether the electrics are good or not. You can never be too careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 You can buy a socket tester for a few pounds which will test the house wiring you are plugging into. always use an RCD with your gear. It is also sensible to plug all your amps into a single output so all the earths are at the same potential. You could get hurt or even killed if you are unlucky, why take a risk. I've written an article on this if you want to check it. Happy to write another for this site if anyone asks. [url="http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/the_guide_to/this_article_may_save_your_life.html"]http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/the..._your_life.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 You need one of these: [attachment=44632:fusereplacement.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='771829' date='Mar 11 2010, 05:00 PM']You need one of these: [attachment=44632:fusereplacement.jpg][/quote] I've seen it done... no joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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