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    3. my husband and i took off for shopping. a thunder and lightning storm started up. he insisted that we turn around and go home and unplug our computers and tv. do you do that?
    my husband and i took off for shopping. a thunder and lightning storm started up. he insisted that we turn around and go home and unplug our computers and tv. do you do that?

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    0  Views: 884 Answers: 5 Posted: 12 years ago
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      A surge protector only prevents surges of electricity from ruining your electrical equipment. It still should be turned off at the switch.
      12 years ago. Rating: 1
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        I turn everything off before I go shopping.
        12 years ago. Rating: 1
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          itsmee

          to save money?
          yes, i have a surge protector, vetran.
          thanks you guys
          commented 12 years ago
          Your home should be grounded... If lighting were to strike your home (electrical system) it should be fed out to the ground rod. No we do not unplug.. But my hubby wont let me get a bath.
          12 years ago. Rating: 1
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            In the past this was true. But now U can buy a surge protector and this will take care of it.
            12 years ago. Rating: 1
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              A recent storm took out phones in my area after a lightning strike on the line.
              My broad-band modem was zapped so I made enquiries about a surge protector for the phone line that could be reset. It appears that a resettable protector does not exist, but if anyone knows of one, please post details.
              12 years ago. Rating: 0
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