I've heard that a surge protector will only protect the computer from power fluctuations, but that a lightning strike is so strong that nothing can protect the computer from it. Any experiences?
2006-10-05 05:18:46 · 7 answers · asked by farahwonderland2005 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I very seriously doubt it. Our lights went off one time, and when they came back on it fried my computer. It was on a surge protector. If just the power coming back on will damage it, the a lightning strike definately will.
2006-10-05 05:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by oley425 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When lightning strikes near or directly to your house, it can create a surge that is 1000000+ volts. That will overpower nearly any surge protectors. Your computer can be damaged, even if it's connected to a good surge protector. I have a surge protector that costs $150 for my computer and TV, and a lightning completely destroyed my surge protector. The only surge protectors that can protect against lightning are the ones that costs $1000+, or UPS(uninterruptible power supply). UPS might stop lightning, but it will get extremely damaged itself, so it is like a suicide action.
2016-03-27 05:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lightning strike can overpower almost any surge protectors. I bought a surge protector power strip for $25, which got fried by the lightning that struck my house. The only surge protectors that can potentially protect against lightning are the ones that cost thousands or ten thousands.
2014-03-17 18:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by lan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume that a good surge protector would protect from lightning strikes... i've never had a lightning strike mess up my comptuer anyway lol the power has gone out... but it was fine.
2006-10-05 05:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by danielrosborne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the surge protecter and where the strike was, but to my knowledge, most house hold surge protectors will not protect from a strike.
(this may be different if somewhere else on the grid there was a lightning strike)
2006-10-05 05:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by minds over matter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing will protect from a direct hit lightning strike, but then the house will burn anyway. Buy a good one and you are relatively safe from lightning in the general area.
2006-10-05 05:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are concern, get a UPS (uninterrupted power supply). It is a backup battery device that the pc plugs into. If your electricity should go out, the battery kicks in to allow you to safely save your work and shut down.
2006-10-05 05:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by gandalf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋