Darren Brosowski Report post Posted January 2, 2016 Westkyleather just learned an expensive lesson. Your servo motor is a great device and it is run with all sorts of electronics and other black magic. Just like your computer you really should protect it with a surge arrestor. One of those silly power boards that trip out at 15Amps overload is a waste of time and money. Spend $30 and protect your expensive motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted January 2, 2016 Westkyleather just learned an expensive lesson. Your servo motor is a great device and it is run with all sorts of electronics and other black magic. Just like your computer you really should protect it with a surge arrestor. One of those silly power boards that trip out at 15Amps overload is a waste of time and money. Spend $30 and protect your expensive motor. Most power strips are not rated for large surges like lightning. I learned that the hard way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Yep...devices/systems that will actually protect against lightning are quite expensive...way more than $30. Best/cheapest way to protect it is to unplug it when it is not in use (i.e. only plug it in when you're going to use it right away and then unplug it afterward.)...and obviously don't sew when lightning is in the area. Yeah, I know that's a pain, but it's less of a pain (and a lot cheaper) than replacing your motor. Edited January 2, 2016 by 25b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
