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Old 08-24-2023, 08:53 AM
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Peckish
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Originally Posted by mkc
Just be aware that a surge protector is

a) a sacrificial device - its internal circuits will usually be destroyed by a significant power surge (that's how many work, actually), or at least rendered useless after a hit

b) inadequate in the event of lightning strike. The power and speed of a strike are far greater than the clamping voltage and reaction time of a surge protector's circuits

c) don't necessarily protect against voltage coming in on the "ground" wire

I there's an impending storm, it's always best to unplug as well and not rely on a surge protector.

Our greatest damage due to a power surge was lightning strike traveling up our phone landline.
1000% this!!!
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