Electricity problems (was Re: [plug] A Quote)

[alex polglaze]

Bret Busby wrote:
> 
> Did your lights go off, even for a short time?
> 
> That has happened here, as well, when we have been caught unawares.
> 
> Now, we just shutdown the computers, and disconnect them from the
> electricity supply, whenever there is a risk of an electrical storm,
> or strong winds.
> 
> So far this year, we have lost one telephone, and one keyboard, due to
> the wonky electricity supply.
> 
> The only solution, appears to be a UPS (when we can afford one).
>
The other thing you should do is disconnect your modem from the
telephone line.

More lightning damage to hardware is caused via phone lines than via
electricty supply lines.

Alex