[muglo] Re: Storm Protection

Paul Thomas wrote:

>With all the storms that we have had recently - and who knows for the 
>future!! - is it necessary to turn off the power, unplug the supply 
>and/or disconnect the telephone line to the modem?  It seems these days 
>that people leave their computers on in storms!!  Perhaps they are more 
>robust now?
>
>Paul
>
Hi Paul,
No, they are not more robust now!!!!  Most "Power bars" have Mickey 
Mouse protection; look nice, but are ineffectual.
Better power bars usually run about $25-60 and do provide a modicum of 
protection, usually as a function of price.
If you want to plug directly into a wall socket, change the socket to a 
"protected" socket; they are red in colour and cost about $30 and you 
see them in hospitals beside all beds.
TTFN,
TeeC

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