How long are the cords that come with projects, typically?
I’m curious how y’all with ceiling mounted projectors protect it with a surge protector when the receptacle is on the ceiling next to the projector.
No clue what others are using, but one possible solution is to use a plug in surge protection unit.
In the 1.5 years I've been using a projector, power surges haven't been an issue. But what many projector users protect against is a loss of power while the unit is on. Replacement bulbs are typically in the $300-500 range and sudden powerloss is hard on them. Many owners invest in a UPS to protect against this (I haven't and so far have been lucky, but they are so cheap now I think responding to this post has reminded me it is foolish not to. I think I'll pick one up tomorrow.).
Projector power cords are typically about 6' long. I've got a drop down ceiling so the receptacle is mounted on an overhead floor joist hidden from view. Should be no problen to mount a UPS beside it.
Good luck.
I have an outlet box on the ceiling next to my projector that the projector is plugged into, from there within the ceiling/walls I have a 12-2 electrical wire running over to another junction box in my AV closet. The junction has a cover on it used for cable connection. I removed the fitting, so now there is just a round hole. I bout a 3ft cord with a plug on one and and the wires on the other. The plug goes to my Tripplite conditioner/surge protector, and the wire end is stuck through the hole and wired to the other wires that run to the projector. I know it sounds cobbled, but works for me.
I was going to somthing simular to that, or just build a longer cord for the project.
Thanks Dennis. I should have known that there was such an animal.
The UPS is probably a good idea hear. We have frequant brown outs along with black outs. Very hard on electronics.
I just bought a single outlet surge protector rated @ 885 joules/45,000 amps.
BTW, atm you can buy a 3 stage power condictioner for an outstanding price.
I just bought the Monster HT3500MkII for $189 out the door not including the $50 rebate. This unit retais $3-400. Just saw the next version (HT3600) of it at my local HT store for $500.
You won't find anything close for best bang for your buck IMHO.
Buy.com has it for that price. Just set it up yesterday. Nice.
Dammit..........there goes another three hundred bucks.......
I can't afford to hang here anymore.
I'm taking my credit cards and going home.
$300 to protect a $300 bulb that might will never need the protection? Seems a bit overkill
Not the bulb, it is 150 for each of my audio systems. For the projector I decided to just use one of those receptacles.
So actually, I’m spending 150 to protect several thousand dollars worth of gear in two locations.
Might be overkill, but the piece of mind is worth it to me.