Years ago I lost my Viking to lightning and it was in a surge protector.
Originally Posted by JJs
We are REMC so I use surge protectors on just about everything (computers are on UPS)
I usually buy the highest rated strip protector - why chinch on a $20 surge protector if you are using a $4000 sewing machine?
During storms everything is unplugged - even stuff on surge protectors/UPS - they can't handle a surge from a lightning strike.