MOTM

>> Do NOT connect 1 power strip into another powerstrip,
>> where *both* have 'surge protection' (ie MOVs). This is a
>> VERY BAD IDEA (my long discussion is in the archives). If
>> you can't find a power strip without surge protectors,
>> they you have to find a way so that both are individually
>> connected to the AC mains.
>
> Powerstrips with surge protection are rare here, so that
> problem won't happen. ;)  I hoped to find a strip with
> surge protection to replace the fuse in the 900 and 950
> front panel connector. Will that be okay, or is that even
> *needed*?

Ack! Don't do this! Without a fuse if your power supply fails or a 
module shorts your rack starts drawing as much current as the house 
wiring can provide, which effectively turns your rack into a nice 
little space heater!

As I understand it a surge protector handles over voltage. A fuse 
handles over current draw.

--mikes