Recent content by mmai

I really appreciate your help. But this won't work for me because I need 20A and two outlets.

Simple enough and such a great idea. But I can accomplish the same thing using an "outboard" surge protector (which I have and it works the way I wanted). The only problem is that I don't have room behind the equipment rack thus prompting me to seek a solution built into the receptacle.

That's the idea, but ideally to have such circuit built into the receptacle. I remember years ago that I had a GFCI that plugs into the existing the receptacle which would trip during power outage. But I no longer have it.

I know. That's the bummer:( But I hope it could at least reduce the chance of surge damages.

I did better. I found this on Amazon for $16.01 and it is the last one at such price: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IS2Z7SW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I landed on this: https://www.grainger.com/product/HUBBELL-WIRING-DEVICE-KELLEMS-20A-Hospital-Grade-Receptacle-21VL12?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP Thanks for your help!

Yes, the power supply section of my integrated amplifier fried and it was most certainly caused by spike/surge when power is restored. I am fully aware of the intended function of the AFCI & GFCI and I don't care much about their intended purposes. However, one of the side-benefits (as opposed...

Greetings, I am new to HouseRepairTalk. I have one burning question that I'd like to seek advice from the experts: My audio system has suffered from power outage a few times - very likely caused by the spike when power is restored. To circumvent this issue, I need a receptacle that...