28-07-2020, 05:50 AM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by Judd
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No. I don't bother with either. TV supplies are double insulated, i.e. no earth so not affected by lightning strikes.
My power comes in from overhead wires but I don't bother wih unplugging anything during a storm unless there is no delay between the flash and the bang and even then I don't always unplug things.
That's what house contents insurance is for.
28-07-2020, 11:38 PM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by JBR
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I've just checked my home insurance cover, and included are:Lightning, explosions and earthquakes
Fire and smoke
Impact from vehicles
Falling trees, lampposts, aerials and telegraph poles
Storms and floods
Water or oil leakage
Subsidence
Theft or attempted theft.
Phew! I'm especially relieved about the earthquake cover.
Looks like you should be alright then, JBR.
Think I'd better check mine again.
28-07-2020, 11:40 PM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by Tedc
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Probably safe, Mups, but put your mind at rest by reading this:-http://stormhighway.com/protection.p...cture%20itself.
Me, I'd unplug if there was a lot on lightning about!
Thanks Ted.
I always have done, and think I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I mainly wondered about the computer.
28-07-2020, 11:44 PM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by Bruce
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That is not quite right, the power neutral is earthed.My power comes in from overhead wires but I don't bother wih unplugging anything during a storm unless there is no delay between the flash and the bang and even then I don't always unplug things.
That's what house contents insurance is for.
That's not the whole point to me though Bruce.
Insured or not, me and the dogs would still be terrified if a huge lightning strike hit our house.
Even if we lived through it and weren't fried alive, I still wouldn't want the upheavel of moving out while workmen were repairing or rebuilding.
All in all, I think I will carry on unplugging, but thank you for your input anyway.
28-07-2020, 11:52 PM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by Mups
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That's not the whole point to me though Bruce.Insured or not, me and the dogs would still be terrified if a huge lightning strike hit our house.
Even if we lived through it and weren't fried alive, I still wouldn't want the upheavel of moving out while workmen were repairing or rebuilding.
All in all, I think I will carry on unplugging, but thank you for your input anyway.
29-07-2020, 02:54 AM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by Mups
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That's not the whole point to me though Bruce.Insured or not, me and the dogs would still be terrified if a huge lightning strike hit our house.
Even if we lived through it and weren't fried alive, I still wouldn't want the upheavel of moving out while workmen were repairing or rebuilding.
All in all, I think I will carry on unplugging, but thank you for your input anyway.
As I say sometimes I unplug devices, sometimes not, but I think that is the least of your worries if lightning struck your house. Unplugging anything is not going to make the slightest difference.
30-07-2020, 08:19 PM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by JBR
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I'm not criticising, but to be honest if a lighting strike hit your house, having unplugged your telly and computer wouldn't prevent your house being blown up.
Thanks for that, I feel much better now.
30-07-2020, 08:47 PM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by Mups
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Thanks for that, I feel much better now.
Unless you live on the top of a hill or in the middle of a golf course!
If you do, don't bother to unplug your telly.
Just sell up, toot sweet!
31-07-2020, 10:41 AM
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I have not read every post in this thread but the concensus seems to be that older relatives unplugged and few bother now. I fall into that group myself.What I will add is that a nearby lightning strike will generate a big power surge - big enough to overcome anti surge sockets and damage equipment that is plugged in. I've never had this and don't know anybody that has though.
One other thing that ground strikes can do is generate electrical noise which will knock out a DSL internet connection and if you are unlucky the line management can cut your speeds and take quite a while to allow it to recover. When I was in the country on a long line I had that after one nearby storm. Nothing you can do about it though unless you disconnect the router ever time you hear a rumble.
31-07-2020, 10:59 AM
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Re: A Question
Originally Posted by digitalham
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I have not read every post in this thread but the concensus seems to be that older relatives unplugged and few bother now. I fall into that group myself.What I will add is that a nearby lightning strike will generate a big power surge - big enough to overcome anti surge sockets and damage equipment that is plugged in. I've never had this and don't know anybody that has though.
One other thing that ground strikes can do is generate electrical noise which will knock out a DSL internet connection and if you are unlucky the line management can cut your speeds and take quite a while to allow it to recover. When I was in the country on a long line I had that after one nearby storm. Nothing you can do about it though unless you disconnect the router ever time you hear a rumble.
My laptop is connected to the mains only through a transformer. My TV is no longer connected to the aerial, and the router is connected to the mains and Virgin's underground cable system.
If anything is knocked out, the TV and laptop are insured and the router belongs to Virgin and will be replaced f.o.c.
My only concern is the very remote possibility of a direct strike to the house, but that too is insured and if it is struck it will be God's will!
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