They break down proteins to generate energy, and do not produce much heat. They also produce some very smelly byproducts that can make a compost pile stink like rotten eggs or sour milk. These smells often attract scavengers. Compost that contains meat can attract mice, skunks, buzzards, and even bears.
The power conditioner provides protection against surges in power just as a surge protector does, but a power conditioner also maintains a continuous voltage fed to the computer during temporary voltage reductions, such as a brownout.
The Transformer, as far as model railroading is concerned, is an AC device used to change dangerous 112 volts house current to a safer 18 volts with a much lower current level.. From 2500 watts to something closer to 20 or less. voltage levels and/or isolate circuits..