2006-10-25 05:50:39 · 8 answers · asked by Stac 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I would not say it is necessary, but for your personal safety, it is a good piece of advise. Lightning may strike as much as ten miles from a storm front, (NOAA) When it does strike, it can result in extreme damage to any electrical device, and if you happen to be near a particular piece of equipment, you may experience the equivalent amount of destruction. Think SAFETY!!!
2006-10-25 06:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by JD12201 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Unplug everything as you can ruin all that mentioned -- a surge protector does nothing to prevent lightning strikes. And they can run down a power line for as long and far away as five miles or more.
2006-10-25 12:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Marissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming that the guy who said "as long as your home is earthed" meant "as long as your home is grounded" which means absolutely jack.
It's best to unplug all that nonsense in a storm (especially, for the love of God, unplug your computer so you don't fry your hard drive and have to pay hundreds of dollars to get it fixed), stay off the cell phone and even stay out of the shower/bath.
2006-10-25 13:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by concretebrunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya v should get off,because thunderr or lightning may affect the TV by passing through the dishes like the substance which is used to receive the signals.lightininig is a maximum watt of elictric power so it get pass through also by the lamp post.so if v wil be near to those things while lightining it also attack ourself.
2006-10-25 13:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by sunchan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. The phones and power systems are grounded against direct strikes; HOWEVER, the high "local" charges from nearby strikes COULD fry a system directly so it is a good idea!
2006-10-25 12:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This wa son Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel not so long ago. Your appliances are safe as long as your home is earthed.
2006-10-25 12:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by mitch_foulish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not if you have a good power surger (and you should have one) that will block all power strikes that comes thru the electric lines.
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2006-10-25 12:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,lightning can ruin them.
2006-10-25 12:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by bigguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋