Always and when we travel. Borrowed my brothers NAD amp years ago. Lightning hit a tree right outside the house. Fried it. Never again.
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?
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As an aside to your question, I would encourage everyone to read the fine print in their home insurance policy, as to any limits that may be imposed in the event of a major loss. My own policy protects my system to the full value of the policy. No restrictions on the stereo. I posed the question directly to the insurer, and gave them the $$$ risk should the system be lost to fire, flood, theft and yes, lighting. I have the answer back from them in writing. After the event is NOT the time to become an expert on your insurance coverage. Cheers. |
A little off topic, but here’s a fun site if you like to look at the end results of electricity doing bad things.
https://www.electrical-forensics.com/SurgeSuppressors/SurgeSuppressors.html |
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