maybe everyone else knewthis but i (expensively) didnt. just built myself 2 lovely new workstations (in one box.. see here: http://www.chaosgroup.com/forums/vbulletin/showthread.php?69373-my-new-quite-unique-i-think-workstation- ) connected them both to my adsl modem and been playing with them for …

I always unplug everything is connect to my pcs and also Tv (both power both the cable of antenna)when I see a big thunderstorm…but often you have to be lucky…because if it happen when you aren’t at home… :frowning:

the chances are MORE likely that you’ll be hit through the telephone line, than the power

ive been reading up.. surge protectors are not sure to protect you. so im thinking to get a wi fi dongle for my main workstation and route only the adsl throught that. the rest will stay on ethernet, but no direct connection to an external line.

some UPS have the protection for the phone cable…it could be another solution…

yes but if what i have read is correct, NO type of surge protector is guaranteed against lightning strikes in the vicinity.

exactly…but better than nothing… Anyway…yesterday night…thunders… I woke up at 1 o’clock tu unplug all… :slight_smile:

warning! adsl and thunderstorms dont mix.

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Pixelcon September 3, 2012, 12:09am 2

Wow i always thought this type of thing was an old wives tale. Thanks for the info!

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warning! adsl and thunderstorms dont mix.

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