Are you getting a PowerPro?

[smredleg]

Just to let you all know, my Mk 5 is dated from '85 and growing weaker. I did not do a scientific cost benefit analysis (my bride wasn't near), but in her absence, concluded that the Power-Pro was the way to go. Just to see the added improvement(s), sold me.
Wayne
From the Wisconsin county that has a supervisor who thinks Arizona is NOT on the boarder with Mexico.

[charlese]

... I did not do a scientific cost benefit analysis (my bride wasn't near), but in her absence, concluded that the Power-Pro was the way to go. Just to see the added improvement(s), sold me.
Wayne....

I like the way you think! (Thought) Similar to mine!

[charlese]

Just for kicks, thought to look up the price for a new complete Mark V Headstock. - - $1604.24 That's for a 120 volt unit, domestic. It's a bit more for 220 volt, or Canadian, or European units.

IMHO, the present day going prices for the PowerPro, are pretty good!

[drl]

Something that came to mind because of the solid state controls and such on the Power Pro: Would it be recommended that a surge protecter be used so surges don't "smoke" something even when not running? Just asking.
Regards,
Dwight

[JPG]

Something that came to mind because of the solid state controls and such on the Power Pro: Would it be recommended that a surge protecter be used so surges don't "smoke" something even when not running? Just asking.
Regards,
Dwight

That would depend upon how often your 'power company' creates/passes on to you those voltage spikes etc.

FWIW many are only good one time(sorta like a fuse) and do not provide protection afterward.

[drl]

Not to concerned with the power company passing surges on but rather surges and spikes caused by lightning. I also consider surge protectors expendable like a fuse. A protector is a lot easier and cheaper to replace than a Power Pro.
Regards,
Dwight

[charlese]

Not being equipped with a lot of electrical know-how - gotta ask these questions:

Because the power supply is able to accept either 110 or 220, would this feature cut down on a threat from surges?

I am thinking the microprocessor items are located in the display/control unit. Maybe surges/spikes would affect only the power supply?

[JPG]

Not to concerned with the power company passing surges on but rather surges and spikes caused by lightning. I also consider surge protectors expendable like a fuse. A protector is a lot easier and cheaper to replace than a Power Pro.
Regards,
Dwight

Trouble is, most are 'hidden' from view, or do not provide an indication of having blown.

Yep lightening a real worry(as well as charged clouds passing overhead).

Did I mention sun spots?:D

[JPG]

Not being equipped with a lot of electrical know-how - gotta ask these questions:

Because the power supply is able to accept either 110 or 220, would this feature cut down on a threat from surges?

I am thinking the microprocessor items are located in the display/control unit. Maybe surges/spikes would affect only the power supply?

Electrical noise, spikes, lightening, = NO guarantees what will/can/may be affected. All we can do is 'try' to minimize the potential(pun intended)!

[dusty]

Not being equipped with a lot of electrical know-how - gotta ask these questions:

Because the power supply is able to accept either 110 or 220, would this feature cut down on a threat from surges?

I am thinking the microprocessor items are located in the display/control unit. Maybe surges/spikes would affect only the power supply?

I don't know how much more susceptible the PowerPro electronics will be but it is certainly more susceptible than what we have been operating for these many years.

If I had one sitting in my shop (a PowerPro that is), I would certainly be unplugging it during the lightning storms that we have here in the desert.