19-07-2014, 11:36 AM
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When there's been adequate warning, we unplug the base 'phone near the front door.We've had two burned out by lightening since we moved in!
I also ensure this Toshiba is unplugged but the TV etcetera is all plugged-in behind the stand it's on and unplugging it all means taking everything off it, (and out of it!), 'cos it is really heavy!
In our immediate area there's been several lightening strikes over the years, one we witnessed many years ago and were astounded at the damage it caused - the whole roof of a 3-bed semi gone! stevmk2
19-07-2014, 03:54 PM
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We had the storms on Thursday night, but not much since. Might get more tonight, though.I unplug the computer and broadband connection (which is from a dish) but usually nothing else. I guess I should really unplug the TV too but I never have. As for surge protectors, I have known people's equipment to be killed by lightening even when it was on a surge protector, so I don't think they are much use in lightening strikes.
19-07-2014, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lilac
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I actually saw a boy killed by a lightening strike..big crack..and then a ''white out''..when I got to him he had smoke coming out of his nose and ears..dead..
I too have seen people killed by lightning - not a pretty sight, which is why I now have a very healthy respect for storms and try to stay as far away from them as possible.
19-07-2014, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mups
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When I was a kid, Mum used to unplug everything and even turn any mirrors round to face the wall ! But is it a wise safety precaution or 'a load of old codswallop' do you think?
19-07-2014, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by eccles
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I don't understand the logic of the mirrors - what was her thinking behind that? It seems bizarre.
I think reflection, the lightning strikes the mirror and is relected elesewhere in the room.
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