[H-GEN] U.P.S

[Jason Parker-Burlingham]

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David Duffy <david at audiovisualdevices.com.au> writes:

> Jason wrote:
> >This brings me to a question I've been wanting to have answered for a
> >few months now.  Is it actually possible/feasible to buy a UPS for
> >the home environment that will protect the computer(s) plugged into it
> >from a `direct' (FSVO) lightning strike?
> Nothing is guaranteed with lightning.

This is about what I figured/feared would be the case---after watching
Jurrasic Park on the TV last night and seeing what nature can come up
with (sort of...) I'm not really of a mind to believe there's much I
can do.

> It can strike a line, jump right around whatever protection you have
> and still whack the 'protected' piece of gear!

It looks as though I'd be better off spending time investing in a
decent tape unit, then.

jason, reserving judgment until hearing from APC
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