Computer on during thunderstorms..is this really dangerous?

[Journeyman]

We got a serious thunderboomer coming thru....lights flickering....:digit:

 

[Aquatic]

Make sure you have a surge protector and the computer is running off an APC so it won't die if you lose power.

 

[TheGeneral+]

I have started shutting down during lightning storms because even with a surge protector, I have had issues. It is just not worth the risk.

 

[Dubpoet]

:raining: :storm01: :raining: :storm01: :storm01: :storm01:



I hope it will be all right for me! I think I'm turning Japanesa!

 

[Aquatic]

That system moved through Southeastern Michigan last night with a few power outages and downed trees. Even some 100 mph guts in Flint so hope it passes quickly Journeyman. Good Luck.

 

[Journeyman]

All is quiet on the western front, I think I made it through....except for a yard full of branches to clean up.

 

[MrTeaser]

All is quiet on the western front, I think I made it through....except for a yard full of branches to clean up.

Jman its about to hit me now. Went from slightly couldy to DARK in the last 30 minutes.

 

[FairWarning]

We had that storm yesterday afternoon. Tornado was 10 miles south. Lost power for 16 hours. I would turn off computer during storm and unplug from wall to avoid power surges.

 

[joegaffney]

Love your storm clous Dub, I fried a computer once a few years back

 

[TTinCO]

I have started shutting down during lightning storms because even with a surge protector, I have had issues. It is just not worth the risk.

Good idea, it's just not worth it.

Also, be sure to get a surge protector that your DSL or cable goes through. I had a machine get fried a couple of years ago & it wasn't even turned on. Right through the cable modem (which also fried) & into the computer. Luckily, my tv was spared.

 

[RPM]

storm is just getting to my house....

 

[VaultedTreehouse]

I'm sure it could damage the comp but I'm not going to shut it off. I'll roll the dice. Power has gone out plenty of times when I'm on it. What are the odds of lightening hitting my house.

 

[TTinCO]

VT, when mine got smoked by lightning, the actual strike was about a mile away.

Never underestimate the value of those backups!!

 

[nhoj]

Lost Dsl

I have lost 5 DSL Modems from Storms be sure to unplug you DSL Modems also not just the computer.

 

[PO69]

ONE MAJOR thing to do if you are going to turn off your computer is to disconnect the surge protector from the wall. No reason AT ALL to have that plugged into the wall if your computer is off