Power Conditioner question

[candid_x]

I purchased a used high end power conditioner a few years back for computer protection, but once I replaced it with power backup UPS system, I've been using it at home for TV components, and have my amps into plugged into it.

I've heard it said before that computer power conditioners are not generally suited to guitar amps, however, this is a big step up from traditional home computer surge protectors of old, yet truth be told, I'm not sure exactly what I have here. From what I can find online, it appears to retail for $469, but I could be mistaken. It appears like the one on the left and has 9 ac inputs. It's very heavy, almost like a car battery.

http://www.powercom-oneac.com/images/conditionone.gif
Model # PC750A
http://www.keyitec.com/keyitec3A.html
http://www.powercom-oneac.com/images/Pdf_spec_sheets/917155D_CondintionOne.pdf

I've been using it for a few years without a glitch, but have been wondering if this is practical or effective for what I've been using it for, and since I leave it on all the time (it's always warm), just how much electrical power am I paying for unnecessarily?

Hoping you technically minded kind folk might shed some light on this. Is it ill suited for guitar amp use, both for surge protection, cleaner power - or, am I adding something that's possibly achieving the opposite of what I've been using it for, and only taking up space? I wouldn't drag it to jams or gigs as it's so heavy, but is it doing any good, or would I be better off selling it for its intended use as an industrial computer power conditioner?

Any knowledgeable information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Bruce

[frquent flyer]

I have been pretty satisfied with the Furman P 1800 PF power conditioner ,purchased from AMS ,a blem model{although perfect} for $289 about.It eliminates most unwanted noise.

[Cyg_1963]

It should be fine as long as it can handle the wattage (current) draw of whatever you plug into it.

[candid_x]

It should be fine as long as it can handle the wattage (current) draw of whatever you plug into it.

Good point, but I can find no wattage listed on the unit nor on the sites.

FF, yes, I'm aware of Furman products, designed for amps, but I'm not sure of a conditioner for computers, even one as stout as this one, for amps.

I've had more powerful amps than I currently have run through it with no problems, so I guess wattage isn't an issue. I just wonder if I'm wasting energy (yes, it has an off switch but don't use it since other non-musical equipment also runs through it), and taking up space unnecessarily by using it.

Thanks for your responses.

[59Vampire]

I sold medical capiutal equipment and personally a small tripp lite designed for medical apps( very large diagnostic equipment) and a powervar. The tripp lite is relatively inexpensive and small. The powervar is almost 50 pounds. It NEVER leaves my basement!

[candid_x]

I sold medical capiutal equipment and personally a small tripp lite designed for medical apps( very large diagnostic equipment) and a powervar. The tripp lite is relatively inexpensive and small. The powervar is almost 50 pounds. It NEVER leaves my basement!

This probably sounds really dumb, but I'm assuming in your basement is where your amps are, and that it's not just stored away. :)

I decided to continue using it, but relocated it more out of the way.

Thanks for your input!