We had a series of scheduled power cuts in my area when they were busy building or fixing something - I don't know what - but now I think that they messed with my system. Is that even possible?
I was always told that power cuts could easily burn some components but I am not sure how true this is. What kind of system are you talking about? Has it malfunctioned completely?
If the outages are scheduled, just unplug your system beforehand. Without more detail though it's hard to say if the outage affected your system or not.
Power cuts can have a nasty effect, and the surge when the power came back on could have caused damage if you don't have a surge protector on your system. What problems are you finding?
gofar99 Messages: 1955 Registered: May 2010 Location: Southern Arizona
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Hi, What equipment seemed to be affected? Some things can be un-programmed, but most newer stuff is rather immune to problems with power failures and subsequent restoration. If you have really sensitive stuff then I would get an UPS for it. At the very least a good surge suppressor.
I think that the best advice you'll find here is to get a good surge protector. It's the only way to be really protected. Even if the outages are scheduled, what if you're not around to unplug anything?
I think that the best advice you'll find here is to get a good surge protector. It's the only way to be really protected. Even if the outages are scheduled, what if you're not around to unplug anything?
When I bought my current TV, the dealer told me that there was no need for a surge protector. However, I couldn't take the risk. Does a warranty cover such issues?
When I bought my current TV, the dealer told me that there was no need for a surge protector. However, I couldn't take the risk. Does a warranty cover such issues?
I'd say that was a salesman who wants to make to make sure you buy another TV in a few years! If you have a full service warranty it might cover it, but warranties run out. Always use a surge protector.
It's not a foolish question. It depends on whether the device's power on/off switch actually cuts power to it, or just puts it in standby. Something in standby can still get fried by a power surge. A lot of smart TVs only have standby now, so they need to be off at the plug or surge-protected.
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