The only surge protector that protects against lightning is to be unplugged from
the wall. (including modems, etc.) A surge protector can not stop the surge
caused by a lightning strike and the circuit breaker takes miliseconds to pop
after the surge has passed through to the computers.
I use a UPS with a battery backup. (a very expensive top of the line APS unit)
It says right on the front of the case: "Unplug during electrical storms." It
is designed to supply power while doing a normal shut down of the computers
after pulling the plugs from the wall, but can give sufficient power to continue
operating for several hours if needed. (This is not recommended as the static
in the air during an electrical storm is sufficient to cause damage to the now
non-grounded computer.)
David Allen
Eugene Gierson wrote:
> I *think* that the best surge protection comes with the use of a
> battery backup.
> Anyone know more about this?
>
> > >...a big lightning storm
> > >... suggestions on better surge suppressors?
>
> > I got a huge surge suppressor
> > from the local power company. They installed it at the electric meter,
> > where the power comes into the building. It cost $35 for the installation,
> > and the rent for it is $5 per month on my utility bill. Obviously it won't
> > protect against a lightning strike on the house, but it guards against
> > surges coming in on the power line, which is mainly where they come from.
> > The unit has a couple of indicator lights on it that tell whether it has
> > been blown, and I look now and then, but the meter reader looks at it every
> > month and he is supposed to report it if trouble is indicated so the power
> > company can come out and replace the unit. I don't know if all utility
> > companies do this, but it might be worth a phone call to find out if yours
> > does. --Art e
>
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