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

[Paul Wilson]

> Bret Busby wrote:
> > 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.

Odd when the phone line is underground, but power delivery is overground!
(an observation, not a criticism)

Paul