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Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms?

On one hand it seems like a good idea to unplug audio equipment during thunderstorms. But on the other hand the chances of getting your house hit directly by lightning seem fairly low. Some places get more thunderstorms than others. So I am curious what other people here do. Do you unplug your audio equipment during thunderstorms?

sid-hoff-frenchman
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skids
81 posts
 

yes

gjohns
92 posts
 

Yes. Absolutely for thunderstorms and lightning.⚡️ 

overthemoon
460 posts
 

No. I have a Shunyata conditioner and whole house breaker. 

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ibmjunkman
250 posts
 

I had a strike near my house once. Audio system survived but the HDMI port on the TV was fried. DVR it was connected to was OK. Moved cable to another port and I was back in business. I have since moved house and I can’t remember what I did with that TV.

testrun
245 posts
 

I do when im home and know it is coming.

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