Electronics durring thunderstorms?

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Electronics durring thunderstorms?

Is it bad to leave a computer on or a cable modem on during a thunderstorm? My old printer once got zapped during one so I was wondering if the same would apply to other computer devices. Thanks.

2007-03-26 10:34:39 · 2 answers · asked by Jim 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking

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Sure things can get fried,
speaking of storms, its really making noise outside right now.

2007-03-26 10:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by rodjared 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would recommend using a nice surge protection for your valuable electronics. Monster makes a good one, as well as other companies.

If you want to be really secure, get one that will protect your cable line/phone line as well as your power.

You may even want to run your computer with a UPS to prevent brown/black out.

2007-03-26 10:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Robert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋