Thread: A little off-topic - Lightning and Electrical Components
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Re: A little off-topic - Lightning and Electrical Components
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Originally Posted by squirrel View Post
The odds are low...but the risk is real. Lighting packs a real wallop. Search google images for computer lightning damage.
I agree. The odds are low. Damage is very real. Not sure about scrambling to unplug every computer. I dealt with lots of computer damage in the 90's from strikes coming from phone lines but it's different with network connections now. All devices are susceptible, but I'm not sure it's as important. I still remember a instructor stating that there is no certain protection from a lightning strike. I protect the really important things by pulling plugs. I can do without for a few minutes while the storm passes.
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