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RE-POWER SURGES;;
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Unknown | Report | 3 May 2005 21:08 |
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Going to my local computer shop today,I said ''Boy you got a lot of work in,,to which he said,' it all came in this morning they have all suffered the effects of a power surge,,,due to the electrical storms that were around at the weekend,, So if you dont have a power surge protector lead it may be worth getting one,better to replace a fuse than pay for repairs..or worse a new computer,,!!!! Kay.. All electerial shops sell them,you can even get 6 plug in ones. |
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Unknown | Report | 3 May 2005 21:09 |
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Kay Learnt the hard way the last time we had storms. £55 for a new power pack later and I now have a protector attached! Lou |
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Jackie | Report | 3 May 2005 21:12 |
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Thanks for that tip. I'll have to look into it. |
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Unknown | Report | 3 May 2005 21:12 |
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Worth every penny Lou.. kay.. But of course during a storm the wisest thing is to switch your computer off even at the wall socket, but leads are a god send if you are out and we get storm,, |
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Unknown | Report | 4 May 2005 06:05 |
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nudge |
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Bill | Report | 4 May 2005 06:51 |
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Keep in mind that most low cost, consumer grade, in-line power protectors are 'one-shot' devices when it comes to the sort of power spikes you may get during a lightening storm. That is, for a big spike they will protect ONLY ONCE and then must be replaced. The better ones usually have a light to indicate when they are no longer offering any protection, but you still need to remember to check that light every so often if the power protector is down on the floor, or otherwise out of plain sight. Cheers, Bill Sydney, Australia |
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Unknown | Report | 4 May 2005 09:26 |
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Hi All Great tip that. I went out and bought one for each PC a couple of months ago after a friend lost her new PC during a 'surge'. Vikki xx |
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