| David Pavlich |
| (Postmaster) |
| 07/02/09 06:10 PM |
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Re: Observatories and Lightning....
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Nothing I know of will protect electronics from a direct lightning strike. For the power line surges caused by a strike nearby, consider powering the mount and associated gadgets from a UPS with a built-in isolation transformer. The isolated UPS essentially acts like a mini power station where all of the lines, including ground, are separated from the outside world. In my observatory I have a separate AC circuit from the UPS with outlets for the pier, the network router, and the PC.
GET A UPS! It is the best protection you can get. Nothing will help if you get a direct hit as already stated. But a UPS is excellent insurance. I have one in my shop and have my computer/cash register and my stringing machine hooked to it as well as in my obs..
David