Re: Repairing Lightning Damaged Tv's

From: Ricky Eck (lizard7151971_at_verizon2.net)
Date: 06/14/04 

Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 02:05:25 GMT

Thank You! Very well put. I have been explaining this to people for a long
time, but no one will believe me. I have for years, unplugged my computer
with any sign of lightning, even if I don't see any, and I know a storm is
moving in, I will unplug it. Phone cord and all! And another point on it
to is, even if the storms are miles away, you can still get a surge that can
damage the device. It don't take much. I have seen it many times when I
repaired electronics a long time ago. People need to realize that these
devices are very sensitive to electrical problems in the home, including
storms. I usually tell people that a surge protector is just good enough to
get the device shut down, in the even that a sudden storm comes up. They
are also good for the everyday use, to insure that you are protected. Don't
get me wrong. I am not saying that you should not use one on any electrical
device, but you should not rely on it during a storm or any type of an
unsure power situation.

 Rick

> It should be noted that power surge suppressors are designed to suppress
> unsustained power spikes only. They are completely useless at protecting
> equipment from direct and indirect lightning hits due to the sheer amount
of
> energy that a lightning bolt has. Lightning will exceed the joule rating
of
> even the best surge suppressor. The advice to unplug equipment from
electrical
> outlets and telephone connections during a lightning storm, as advised by
Mr.
> McCullar, is the best way to prevent lightning damage.
>
  - Reinhart

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