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using a computer in thunder and lightening

  • 12-05-2006 4:58pm
    #1
    dbnavan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,610 ✭✭✭


    Is it safe to use a pc if you have a surge protector during thunder and lightening?


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  • #2
    Sam Vimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,611 ✭✭✭✭Sam Vimes


    yup, that's what they're for. i'm using mine and i don't have a surge protector. i'm mad i am :D


  • #3
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    If you're house's electrics somehow gets hit by lightning all the surge protectors in the Argos catalogue wont save your PC:D

    They are only designed to stop fluctuations and surges in the ESB line.

    NOT a Lightning strike.


  • #4
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Yep surge protections will save you from spikes and dips in power but not a lightning strike. Most of the time in my experience the power went down the phone line and took out the modem, everything else was fine. It happened when I forgot to turn the PC off before going to work. Best to turn it off and read a good book until the lightning is over :)


  • #5
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Think of it as like winning the lottery. :P


  • #6
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    He He:D

    The chances of your PC getting struck are very slim.

    But if you want it to be safe during a storm, disconnect everything that connects it to the outside world.

    Dont just unplug it, as a modem or powered speakers or a monitor..... could fry it if they are struck....


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  • #7
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Yes simply turing off your pc is pointless... Unplug the power and any phone cables...


  • #8
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    I lost my Amiga500 to a storm on July 31st 1991 with a surge thingy installed.


  • #9
    sixpack's little hat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 819 ✭✭✭sixpack's little hat


    still grieving? ;p


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