Cranfield Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 We had a very violent, hour long, electrical storm on Sunday evening and have just had one from 1.15 to 2pm today. Both were right overhead, with thunder 2 seconds behind the lightning and lots of lightning My first reaction is always to turn off the TV and unplug it. I don't turn off and unplug any other electrical gadgets, including my PC, should I ? Is unplugging the TV necessary ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 If you've got a surge protector then the PC will be ok if not unplug it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I always do the same, however i un plug the computer too just incase, TV is likely to get zapped via the aerial so take that one out, most people have got some sort of circuit breaker connected to the mains anyhow to protect the PC,,Too be honest i'm not really sure...'a little knowledge is a dangerous thing'...better safe than sorry.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I wouldn't know, I'm too busy playing golf, with my umbrella standing under a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 We had a collossal thunderstorm in our street 10 days ago. It took out our digibox and broadband modem. The broadband modem went via the telephone line and the digibox I think through the aerial cable. Neighbours lost their electrical supplies temporarily, their tellies, and computers as well, so we got off lightly. I will be routing the modem through surge protection this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Cranfield, My advice would be to unplug what you can. We have surge protection on the CCTV's at work, but even they get "fried" every now and then? It will take minutes to go round the house unplugging stuff but hours /days/ weeks trying to sort out your House and contents policy ,as was said "better safe than sorry" cheers Sutty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 We lost our computer last year to an electical storm. I lost loads of business stuff (yes, yes I know I should have backed it up ) and we lost our email address book. Unplug!!!!!!!! Ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 It sounds as if the PC and TV (Sky) should not only be unplugged from the mains power, but also from the telephone line as well. Is that right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 (edited) . Edited September 4, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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