But is it necessary when there's thundering and lighteniing around?
2006-08-27 01:50:38 · 15 answers · asked by wildwind 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Sarah C you are absolutely right on counts.
I do disconnect everythig when it storms as well as unplug
2006-08-27 06:46:01 · update #1
Ooops spelling!
2006-08-27 06:46:41 · update #2
I'm a bit stunned by some of the answers. Why spend £500 or more on a pc then neglect to spend £15 on a power surge protector with modem protector? You plug the surge protector into the wall socket, then plug everything for the pc into that. You can get 4 or 6 gang (sockets) plus modem protection. You can also get a more expensive version with a rechargeable battery in case of mains power failure or power dip - on average it happens twice a day!
Try Staples or Amazon or any pc store.
Apart from the risk of a power surge or dip, static can cause problems so if the storm is right overhead then it might be a good idea to unplug. I had my bios reset twice, once by a dip in the power supply when I booted (what are the chances of that!) and once by a storm.
2006-08-27 02:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goodbye
2006-08-27 01:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by cuttie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if everything including your modem is in a surge protector u should be alright but i had a modem fried because lightning struck near my apt and i did not have the modem in a surge protector..so basically it is a long shot that anything will happen but to be safe unless u want repair bill or no puter u should , but just turning it off doesnt do anything u would have to unplug it..
2006-08-27 01:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by micrensoi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in rural france and last november my telephone lines were hit bt lightning...i lost my computor and my tv. we have been told that during a storm we must unplug our telephones and appliances....never were we asked to do this in uk...what is the difference...?
2006-08-27 01:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by luvaduck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!! itll be fine. you only need to worry if ya got an external tv aerial on the roof cos the lightning could go for the metal. but the good news is you can carry on with life on yahoo answers!!!
unless youre sitting on the roof!! hahaha lol
2006-08-27 01:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by supersam82 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have my computer plugged into a power serger strip to protect it from storms.
2006-08-27 01:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by couchP56 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In case of power surges, which will bugger your PC. It's happened to me.
2006-08-27 01:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by Xan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be a long way from me - it's brilliant sunshine here (yes, GB!)
2006-08-27 02:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a nice time playing board games
2006-08-27 01:57:47 · answer #9 · answered by shut up 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. But you may feel if you did,
2006-08-27 01:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋