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Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84501] Mon, 06 February 2017 20:13 Go to next message
Gemmel is currently offline  Gemmel
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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?
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84506 is a reply to message #84501] Tue, 07 February 2017 09:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cwemoy is currently offline  cwemoy
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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?
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84508 is a reply to message #84501] Tue, 07 February 2017 12:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Azuri is currently offline  Azuri
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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.

Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84511 is a reply to message #84501] Wed, 08 February 2017 07:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
vhfspeeks is currently offline  vhfspeeks
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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?
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84516 is a reply to message #84511] Wed, 08 February 2017 15:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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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.



Good Listening
Bruce
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84518 is a reply to message #84501] Wed, 08 February 2017 18:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Cortney is currently offline  Cortney
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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?
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84579 is a reply to message #84518] Sun, 12 February 2017 23:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bcharlton is currently offline  bcharlton
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Cortney wrote on Wed, 08 February 2017 18:54
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?
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84597 is a reply to message #84579] Fri, 17 February 2017 10:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hylo
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bcharlton wrote on Sun, 12 February 2017 23:49

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.
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84598 is a reply to message #84501] Fri, 17 February 2017 14:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
johnnycamp5 is currently offline  johnnycamp5
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Ive got a foolish question, perhaps someone can help me understand.

All of my components are equipped with power (on/off) switches.
Can a power cut ruin electronics which are plugged in, but not powered on?

Or are we all assuming power cuts during use?
Re: Power cuts affecting my stuff [message #84601 is a reply to message #84501] Sat, 18 February 2017 03:23 Go to previous message
vhfspeeks is currently offline  vhfspeeks
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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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