Nine myths and facts about lightning

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Although most are points already know by just about everyone, here's an interesting read about lightning facts and myths ( although I must confess I don't walk around the house unplugging every electronic device on the first clap of thunder heard..)


http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscio ... tning.html
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Surge protectors are made for minor surges in power that occur frequently. They can't protect against lightning. A whole house surge protector could, though.
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Yes, and you're talking $$$$$ for an effective house-wide sure protector!!
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wxdata wrote:Yes, and you're talking $$$$$ for an effective house-wide sure protector!!
Yeah, looks like $200-$300 for the device and maybe $150 to get it installed. But how much would you stand to lose if your house wiring was hit by lightning? I definitely unplug my computers during thunderstorms (including network cable).
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wxman57 wrote:
wxdata wrote:Yes, and you're talking $$$$$ for an effective house-wide sure protector!!
Yeah, looks like $200-$300 for the device and maybe $150 to get it installed. But how much would you stand to lose if your house wiring was hit by lightning? I definitely unplug my computers during thunderstorms (including network cable).
Yes ! We've learned that the hard way just a few weeks ago ! A severe thunderstorm knocked out power in our neighborhood and once the power came back on , a few hours later , our Desktop was kaput ! Just wouldn't back on ! :(
And we did use a surge protector !
Ever since then , we unplug every cable ! Better safe the sorry ! ;)
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