[Harp-L] Using Individual Component Power or Power Strip to Power on/off?

[Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxx>]

Is it really OK to plug all components (such as delay/reverb, Digitech 
RP350, a wireless receiver, or kinder, etc) or even a full-size amp like 
the Cruncher into one power strip and just use the strip to power on/off 
everything? I'm no electrical engineer but that seems like it might not 
be good to subvert the regular power switch on those things in that way 
over and over. I know there's a risk you might surge and trip a breaker, 
so probably something big like the full amp might not be a good idea, 
also because I usually turn the power on with the amp on standby to let 
it warm up the tubes, etc. So maybe cross that one off unless someone 
feels differently.

It feels like kind of a lazy thing to do, but more convenient if you 
have several pieces to your rig like some of the ones I see. I was 
curious about this, and wonder if those of you with a better knowledge 
of electricity/electronics and how these components, pedals, etc are set 
up internally might know if there could be any adverse effect on them or 
even anything that might void a warranty. I'm guessing it might be ok 
for lighter/simpler stuff like a few pedals, but not for bigger things 
like the amp, wireless unit, or even Digitech?

Bill Hines