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Tim
- Jan 1, 1970
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Is it recommended for my new TV and sound system, or just another rippoff.?
Tim said:Is it recommended for my new TV and sound system, or just another
rippoff.?
Until the first electrical storm, or the power company has a transformer goTrevor Wilson said:**Rip-off.
Is it recommended for my new TV and sound system, or just another rippoff.?
David L. Jones said:Simply switch the whole lot off at the wall, you'll save a bunch of
standby power too.
Surge Protector isn't a bad idea though, but like audio cable, you can
pay ridiculous amounts of money for marking fluff that gives you zero
extra benefit.
A cheap surge protector power board from Bunnings or wherever will do
the job, don't buy one from the shop.
Dave.
David L. Jones said:Simply switch the whole lot off at the wall, you'll save a bunch of
standby power too.
Surge Protector isn't a bad idea though, but like audio cable, you can
pay ridiculous amounts of money for marking fluff that gives you zero
extra benefit.
A cheap surge protector power board from Bunnings or wherever will do
the job, don't buy one from the shop.
Dave.
The models I have are afordable and come with an insurance , certainlyTim said:Is it recommended for my new TV and sound system, or just another rippoff.?
Doug Jewell said:Until the first electrical storm, or the power company has a transformer
go arse-up.
And one more thing. Switching off at the wall is useless. Unplug completely
from aerial and mains (but not when the storm is already on you!)
Yes, useless. The tiny air gap left when a GPO switch is opened is quite
useless for the near end results of a spark many hundreds of metres long.
David L. Jones said:Yes, useless. The tiny air gap left when a GPO switch is opened is quite
useless for the near end results of a spark many hundreds of metres long.
You appear to be interfering with yourself bwianBrian said:Direct copper connection is *worse* than having an extra air gap in
series by having the switch turned off.
That does not mean your device cannot still get zapped with the switch
off, but having the switch off is *better* than having it on.
Dave.
*****You really haven't got a clue,have you?
Wota wanker!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian g
Direct copper connection is *worse* than having an extra air gap in
series by having the switch turned off.
That does not mean your device cannot still get zapped with the switch
off, but having the switch off is *better* than having it on.
Dave.
*****You really haven't got a clue,have you?
Wota wanker!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is it recommended for my new TV and sound system, or just another rippoff.?
Yes. Direct copper connection is obviously worse, and so switching off does
improve protection. But the GPO air gap (typically 1-2 mm) for 240V is still
far too small for a direct lightning strike (already perhaps 5 km).