What's the best thing to protect the power cables and all?

[scarface]

Hey, i was wondering what is the best way to keep my machines safe during a lighting storm and what not.

Going to be getting my new SP300i next week and am taking all precautions.

Also, anyone know how long and where the plug ins are located on the 300i? I need to rearrange my area and want to have my comp as close as i can.

Thanks!

 

[Mike Paul]

Connections are on the right side when facing the printer. Use a Quality surge protector for the printer.
Short connection between the computer and printer is best.

 

[scarface]

Thanks! Now all the machine has is a Ethernet hook up and a power cord to the wall right?

 

[Mike Paul]

yes

 

[ZsVinylInc]

We have all of our machines on a huge UPS System. Then all of that is surge protected. We have had the power go out a few times and it has take right over no issues.

 

[cgsigns_jamie]

Sorry to be a thread pirate, but ZsVinylInc could you tell me what size and brand UPS you have?

 

[scarface]

Would a surge protector from office depot, staples ect work fine? Any help would be appreciated.

Will have my 30" printer and plotter hooked into it, my 24" cutter is on it's on surge protector with other things.

 

[Fuzzbuster]

The proper way to protect your printer is with a big UPS and surge protected cicuit breaker at the panel

Ups will clean and even out power fluctuations as well

Had a mother board fried once...

It wont hapen again!! cost 6K to fix


heres a link... find out how much juice ya need first

its not cheap

http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=165&tab=features#anchor1

 

[signage]

If you are planning a a UPS what you need to do is find out what the power draw is for the unit with everything running and add 10 - 25% then size the UPS according to this! You will most likely not find one at the local office supply store for the power needed to protect a large format printer with heaters!

 

[mark in tx]

I use a surge protector and some common sense.
When thunderstorms and lightning are headed into the area, I keep an eye on weather radar and shut down and unplug the printer when storms are getting close.