Tech said the Power Adapter can not be plugged into a strip?

[20fan]

As long as it's a decent surge suppressor you will be fine. It's the cheap ones with a lot of electronics plugged into them that have a difficult time maintaining voltage. Better yet, buy a UPS and it will do a better job of maintaining a constant voltage and provide excellent surge protection.

Please explain what a UPS is.............. Thanks in advance. I am assuming it is some certain type of power strip.

[fleetfarmer]

Uninterruptible Power Supply

It keeps stuff powered up for a little while if the power goes out.

It also protects against brownouts and power dips.

[grydlok]

The OP may not be stupid, but people are stupid in general.
It is recommended not to plug the into power strips because of someone accidently trip the switch then you entire system is down.
It's easier for the system to be trouble shoot over the phone if a CSR ask is the PI plugged up. Of course you going to say "yes it is".

[wildbill129]

The OP may not be stupid, but people are stupid in general.
It is recommended not to plug the into power strips because of someone accidently trip the switch then you entire system is down.
It's easier for the system to be trouble shoot over the phone if a CSR ask is the PI plugged up. Of course you going to say "yes it is".

Thats the best answer so far......

[sddtvtech]

I like how grydlok status says BANNED.

[TDK1044]

I think this whole power strip argument is a ruse put out there when a DirecTV CSR or tech can't find another explanation for a problem.

I had DISH Network for 10 years, and I've had DirecTV for about ten months. In both cases, I've had my TV, DVR, DVD Player and now the SWM power adaptor plugged into a power strip.

I have yet to experience a single problem.

[sddtvtech]

I think this whole power strip argument is a ruse put out there when a DirecTV CSR or tech can't find another explanation for a problem.

I had DISH Network for 10 years, and I've had DirecTV for about ten months. In both cases, I've had my TV, DVR, DVD Player and now the SWM power adaptor plugged into a power strip.

I have yet to experience a single problem.

Ditto... ive had my D* plugged in my powerstrip for now over 4 years. Mines a power surge protector and this is what i got plugged in there..


46 inch tv
Sony surround sound system
VCR/DVD player
Playstation3
Directv HR22
Clock

and no issues....

[20fan]

Uninterruptible Power Supply

It keeps stuff powered up for a little while if the power goes out.

It also protects against brownouts and power dips.

Thank you for the description.

[chgocolt]

Just had direcTV installed. Tech said the big black power adapter must be plugged directly into the wall so that the current is regular. I told him to use the power strip instead, but he said no because the electric current changes and can cause problems with the power of the dish.

Is this correct? So what if lightening hits or I get a power surge - well there goes my Dish equipment! I did not sign up for insurance so I am concerned about this.

I think I want to move it into the power strip.

Mine has been plugged into a surge suppressor power strip for 18 months with no issues.

[Davedirectv]

The OP may not be stupid, but people are stupid in general.
It is recommended not to plug the into power strips because of someone accidently trip the switch then you entire system is down.
It's easier for the system to be trouble shoot over the phone if a CSR ask is the PI plugged up. Of course you going to say "yes it is".

This is the reason my trainer tells us to plug it into a wall. One not controlled by some sort of light switch.

The same reason why I always take my customers right to the plug and show it to them, tell them not to touch it, and never let the dog/cat/kids/husband/wife/son/daughter/etc near it. Never, ever, always, forever, bottom line NO TOUCH it.

thanks. enjoy the new HD!