tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576184703511740205.post5555250471051756142..comments2012-09-30T10:36:03.435+10:00Comments on Famous First Words: FFW13: Acts of God, and other dirty deeds…Greg Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819438051130144159noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576184703511740205.post-23547944106625310092009-06-20T11:16:55.130+10:002009-06-20T11:16:55.130+10:00Many surge protection devices come with 'conne...Many surge protection devices come with 'connected equipment warranty', but just like acts of god clauses in many insurance policies' read the fine print. The Monster warranty (hidden neatly inside the box, of course)seems very generous when it comes to replacing damaged gear, however, it is not 'new for old' but only what the equipment is worth at the time (Monster decides this value, of course)and we all know what that means with most digital gear!Martin Penickanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576184703511740205.post-27469748265508185112009-05-02T22:35:00.000+10:002009-05-02T22:35:00.000+10:00I've never understood how anyone could be willing ...I've never understood how anyone could be willing to plug a whole pile of expensive gear into a power point without proper surge protection, yet so many people do it. My own studio is not worth heaps, but I'm still using $300 worth of surge gear, and It's managed to keep my equipment safe even when lightbulbs have exploded in the house from lightning.Ben Rossernoreply@blogger.com