ExFlyBoy5
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A little while ago, we had a whooper of a thunderstorm come through. There was more lightning and thunder in VERY close proximity than I have experienced in a long time and it lasted well over an hour. I will be outside soon to survey our trees to see if any got hit.
Out of an abundance of caution, I went around and unplugged just about everything I could (including fridge) to preclude electrical damage. We did lose power twice, but immediately recovered. I do not know if this would have resulted in damage to any electronics, but it could have.
Anyway, it is making me re-consider a whole house surge suppressor. I know that they are inadequate for a direct strike, but since our utilities are underground, perhaps the odds of a direct, catastrophic hit (outside of a hit to the house) would be low and thus be minimized with one.
Anyone have any advice and/or experience with one? Or would it be just better to buy high quality/high joule plug in suppressors or just accept the risk and spend $1500 on the insurance deductible?
Out of an abundance of caution, I went around and unplugged just about everything I could (including fridge) to preclude electrical damage. We did lose power twice, but immediately recovered. I do not know if this would have resulted in damage to any electronics, but it could have.
Anyway, it is making me re-consider a whole house surge suppressor. I know that they are inadequate for a direct strike, but since our utilities are underground, perhaps the odds of a direct, catastrophic hit (outside of a hit to the house) would be low and thus be minimized with one.
Anyone have any advice and/or experience with one? Or would it be just better to buy high quality/high joule plug in suppressors or just accept the risk and spend $1500 on the insurance deductible?