John Richard Smith wrote:
> This may sound a simple question but what if anything can computer
> owners do, that doesn't cost an arm and a leg , to protect their
> equipement from bad weather.
Why does this feel like a troll?
Start with the simple and obvious:
* Surge protectors on all your equipment / incoming lines including
power, telco, network
* If possible, turn equipment off during a storm (and nights etc, if
unattended (and unneeded))
* UPSs with automatic shutdown features provide two things IMHO:
* An extra measure of isolation from the power lines
* A "clean" shutdown in the event of power loss
Less likely, but if you're equipment is (almost) directly subject to
lightning strikes (it's on the top floor of a building, with no
lightning rods) consider electrical protection like lightning rods with
a direct ground to the earth. High and as far away from your electronic
equipment as possible.
Randy Kramer
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