Weizhi Precision PRS-6 Power Distributor First Look

[highfigh]

All it can do,as the neutron Jack said, is a bastard fix for a ground loop issue with that lifted ground

Yeah, and it violates the NEC while it's at it.

 

[tarquineous]

Weizhi Power Distributor

Yep, they have a nice picture of that graphite block. I guess this is not UL approved then.

If the Graphite block can pass enough current to trip the breaker, and does not fail itself, then it can be UL listed. It would have to be tested by Underwriter's Laboratory.

How much it improves sound, and whether one chooses to spend $3200.00 on it is another matter. I wish the original review here, included a listening evaluation.

Not to be too critical here but note that Underwriter's Laboratory (UL), does not "approve" products. This would make them liable for lawsuits in the case of shock or worse. They only run tests on products, and "list" them if the product passes the tests.

 

[highfigh]

If the Graphite block can pass enough current to trip the breaker, and does not fail itself, then it can be UL listed. It would have to be tested by Underwriter's Laboratory.

How much it improves sound, and whether one chooses to spend $3200.00 on it is another matter. I wish the original review here, included a listening evaluation.

Not to be too critical here but note that Underwriter's Laboratory (UL), does not "approve" products. This would make them liable for lawsuits in the case of shock or worse. They only run tests on products, and "list" them if the product passes the tests.

You might want to re-read that- I never wrote "UL approved", I wrote "UL listed", which is all they do, after their safety/destructive analysis testing.

Also, the only part of the circuit that passes through the graphite block, according to the description, is the ground. How that will cause the breaker to trip, assuming everything is OK, I don't know.

The problem still exists- companies and people making things that are described as wonderful but not having any ability to do what they say. There's nothing in this device that would improve sound quality. The housing being made of an expensive aluminum alloy? Really? $3200? GMAB!

 

[mtrycrafts]

....I wish the original review here, included a listening evaluation.

Not to be too critical here but note that Underwriter's Laboratory (UL), does not "approve" products. This would make them liable for lawsuits in the case of shock or worse. They only run tests on products, and "list" them if the product passes the tests.

Not sure what there is to listen for? What mechanism of this outlet could cause an audible difference. What evidence have they presented for a possible audible difference?
Yes, I guess I should have stated UL listed, not approved.

 

[highfigh]

Not sure what there is to listen for? What mechanism of this outlet could cause an audible difference. What evidence have they presented for a possible audible difference?
Yes, I guess I should have stated UL listed, not approved.

I guess someone could listen for the sound of falling bullshyte, if they wanted.

I wonder what they use for packing.

 

[demoncamber]

Well at least this will stop people to think twice.

 

[jneutron]

Also, the only part of the circuit that passes through the graphite block, according to the description, is the ground. How that will cause the breaker to trip, assuming everything is OK, I don't know.

The issue is the fact that the graphite block is in the ground circuit. Should a fault occur, the safety bond to ground is the mechanism which is responsible for forcing the breaker to trip. If the block has excessive resistance, it may not force the breaker to trip, or it may take a lot of time.

When a fault does occur, the safety ground must keep all "grounded" chassis below a lethal level until such time as the breaker opens.

Cheers, John