We've entered "lightening season" and I have begun unplugging my
systems as storms approach. I have concerns for my G4s: Yikes!, QS
2002 Dual 1GHz, and soon to be had DA Dual 533.
Does this place a drain on the PRAM batteries? I believe someone
contributed awhile back, that when the psu capacitor drains, that's
when the batteries are used more. What might be a time limit on such
a capacitor drain?
I've come to mistrust surge protectors, and really don't want to go
into UPSs ... but are they immune to lightening?
I also disconnect my DSL modem and ethernet cables: that's how
lightening fried my last QS mobo [and a USB connected Nikon 5000ED
circuit board (now back fresh as well)] ... the QS I think actually
had problems since eBay. My replacement mobo is behaving really well.
All this unplugging has become rather
comical (well, to my cat and dog, since we're here, mostly to ourselves).
Any suggestions about how to accomplish this better?
Many power companies offer a "Whole House Surge and Lightening
Arrester." It is a little expensive, but if you are concerned about
lightning strikes, it may be the best protection available. I doubt
that any surge protector that you buy is fast enough to prevent
damage due to lightning.
Larry Eden
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