Tony - I sold electrical products for over 40 years and was around for
the introduction of surge surpression. Basically a surge surpressor is
an insurance policy for electronics. You spend a small amount once and
protect an expensive piece of equipment. ALWAYS WORTH THE COST!

Just MHO,

The Other Bruce
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Steven Raphael wrote:
It is a good Idea to use surge protection with any type of electronic

controls. It does not matter where you are electrical surges can
damage or
destroy electronic components.

Steven Raphael
Ithaca Mi
http://www.geocities.com/steven_raph...turnings1.html
"Tony the Turner" wrote
in
message ...

The manufacturer requires that a surge protector be installed to
safeguard the electronics on the lathe. Is one really necessary in
the
UK?


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Tony the Turner