I have a 75,000 amp Belkin SurgeMaster Gold with 2700 Joules. But what if the Lightning bolt is larger than 75,000 amps? will it just ignore the protector and hit the PC or will it destory the MOVs but still ground the lightning and then allow the Safety Shutdown Technology to disconnect the PC?
Thanks
2007-02-23 06:55:41 · 3 answers · asked by chirantha7777 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
A lightning strike will melt the circuit of your surge protector and stop there. The maximum amps is the surge's maximum capability of protected current or maximum spike (If it's below that it can stabilize it, if it's more, it'll blow a fuze).
P.S. Keep in mind that you're more likely to get hit by a lightning through your phone or cable line than the electric (Since it's grounded well), so plug those two in before going to the computer (that is if you have a modem a tuner or an internal modem).
2007-02-23 07:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nikolay D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can guarantee you that if a lightning strike hits your building, you won't have to worry about the surge protector, the computer or your house. There won't be anything left of any of them. What you are protecting against is the power surge from an upstream or downstream strike to power lines, and what you have should do that.
2007-02-23 07:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The protector should catch it for you and save the pc, if not and the protector is a new one with warranty and guarantee, then they will replace the cost of the pc. Check the paperwork or package when you buy one. Get protected...
2007-02-23 06:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋