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(random) AC and plasma tv on same surge protector
SNAAKE:
air conditioner and a 42" plasma on same surge protector effect anything? like..BREAK THE TV :hissy: (lol) or anything like that?
drventure:
I wouldn't. An AC unit is a pretty high draw device and can cause fluctuations on the power line. You'd want the plasma to be isolated from that is at all possible.
SNAAKE:
I only have 1 outlet in my room and the plug from the ac unit covers both. I should get another surge protector for the ac?
boykster:
--- Quote from: pinballjim on May 30, 2011, 01:34:16 am ---I'd get that TV on a ups. Brownouts are no joke when it comes to modern TVs.
--- End quote ---
Yep - that's what I'd do. power strip for AC unit, small UPS for the plasma.
MonMotha:
I'd generally recommend that the air conditioner be plugged straight into the wall. I'd also recommend it have its own circuit, but that probably isn't possible, here :)
Get a quality surge suppressor/noise filter or UPS for the TV and anything else electronic. While brownouts are no joke, they're unlikely to actually hurt the TV. The cruddy power output of a cheap UPS MIGHT, but it's also probably fine. The power supplies in these things are surprisingly tolerant. They'll usually run off DC! My biggest concern would generally be harmonic injection back into the utility line by the air conditioner, but that's unlikely to actually affect anything with a modern switch-mode supply like all modern flat panel TVs have.
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