[ Date Index ] [ Thread Index ] [ <= Previous by date / thread ] [ Next by date / thread => ]
On Sun 05/01/14,12:15, Simon Waters wrote: > If location makes it a major problem then using a cheap wireless > router will protect more expensive devices from the phone line being > struck. I've just bought a wireless printer. BT has some protection in > the phone sockets, but it is minimal, you can buy expensive kit to try > and help but nearby strikes will defeat pretty much any simple > wiring/circuitry solution. I haven't had practical experience with strikes so far (touch wood), but are you saying that those power strips advertised as surge protective don't do much in practise? They often have a line in/out as well as the usual power plugs, meaning that if worst happens you replace the powerstrip only, or a fuse within, rather than whatever devices were connected. thanks, Mesar
Attachment:
signature.asc
Description: Digital signature
-- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq