Well, if there is a storm and you are expecting thunders, I think that is the normal behaviour.you mean you don't give a fuck about a bomb going off (well, something sounding like a bomb going off)?
Well, if there is a storm and you are expecting thunders, I think that is the normal behaviour.you mean you don't give a fuck about a bomb going off (well, something sounding like a bomb going off)?
So what you're saying is if you wanna bomb some place, you rig it with explosives and then wait for a thunderstorm to hide it amongst the thunder?Well, if there is a storm and you are expecting thunders, I think that is the normal behaviour.
That would be a good strategy, sure...So what you're saying is if you wanna bomb some place, you rig it with explosives and then wait for a thunderstorm to hide it amongst the thunder?
I dont think a bomb explosion has the same cling and crash noise that a thunder strike makes. At least anyone thats paying attention to it could tell.That would be a good strategy, sure...
At least many neighbours may think it was just a thunder.
you mean you don't give a fuck about a bomb going off (well, something sounding like a bomb going off)?
For those interested, what are the countermeasures? Everything on a surge protector? Only the HDMI splitter needs a surge protector?HDMI can ruin your stuff too. Cyan is also proof. Beware.
For those interested, what are the countermeasures? Everything on a surge protector? Only the HDMI splitter needs a surge protector?
Are you safe if you don't use an HDMI splitter?
I think you're screwed. Warranty service for everything under warranty and trash the rest. You need motherboard replacement for each thing to repair it and it's pretty tough to do that yourself, even if you have the part. Also, the motherboard is the most expensive part, or at least a very expensive part, of each thing, so failing the warranty I think you're better off with replacement rather than repair.
If you have property insurance or renter's insurance, you might be able to take advantage depending on the deductible.
I will repeat myself again, a surge protector with or without a ground connection or a ups will NOT save you in a lightning storm. If lightning strikes, whatever is connecyed to that powerline goes. The only thing you can do is unplug everything when a storm hits.so, to make sure i understood...
a power strip with power surge protection will not do anythihing if it's not connected to ground...
i asked about this problem to the computer store guy and asked him if i get a good UPS (Uninterruptible power supply) if it will protect my computer against storms (as i said i don't have a ground connection, this house is pretty old and for reasons i can't do pretty much about it), he said to get a UPS, (in the convo he did say this 3-4 times)
but i wanted confirmation about this, if there is a type of UPS that is able to surge\thunderstorm protect my gaming rig without the requirement of a ground connection
it's ok, it was clear, i seen there are like 3 types of UPS, and i wondered if there was a type that by technical desigh was built in a way if it detects a spike it would cut off the communication from the computer and the wall.. so if something happens to "kaput" it would be the UPS itselfSorry @migles i didnt mean to come off as rude as i did
i understand that if a lightning streaks into the cables directly or really close, well, there is barely a change of survival..Intresting topic!
About Surge Protectors. They are just a glamorous "safe of mind" kind of thing. Working for Belkin Support, I can tell you these do not work. The lightning is way to powerful for any surge protector to work properly, and it's maybe by cheer luck these work. This is why Belkin have a warrenty/insurance that will cover broken equipment.
If you really wanna be safe, disconnect any electronics from the grid. Especially if you have wires that aren't dugg down underground. Remember that lightning takes the path of least resistance.
do your statement includes even the real ppower surge protected ones?Many power strips have basic surge protection built in; these are typically clearly labeled as such. However, power strips that do not provide surge protection are sometimes erroneously referred to as "surge protectors".
Unfortunately no . Im going to school for electronics engineering so ive been studying this type of stuff for years (actually as far back as high school as i went to a vocational one to become an electronics technician, which of course all those jobs dont exist anymore , but i digress lol).it's ok, it was clear, i seen there are like 3 types of UPS, and i wondered if there was a type that by technical desigh was built in a way if it detects a spike it would cut off the communication from the computer and the wall.. so if something happens to "kaput" it would be the UPS itself
Unfortunately no . Im going to school for electronics engineering so ive been studying this type of stuff for years (actually as far back as high school as i went to a vocational one to become an electronics technician, which of course all those jobs dont exist anymore , but i digress lol).
not really, all depends on how much force they got struck with, how much the electricity desperced etc. Sounds like it went through the HDMI however. If you care curious, most of the time you can follow the trail of the lightning. Might require so disassembly of the hdmi switch however.I'm curious as to what you think about my theory that my issue was 100% related to HDMI and not the power strip.
-The 3 consoles that were connected to an HDMI splitter = dead
-Two other consoles connected to HDMI no longer output HDMI
-Two other consoles one connected with component one connected with composite are fine
Although the variable is PS4 was connected via HDMI and it's still working fully with HDMI.
I mean if it was the power strip wouldn't they all be dead as a doorknob?