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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3270 on: August 25, 2007, 09:26:00 PM »
My computer has built in surge protection, in the AC Adapter :yes:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3271 on: August 25, 2007, 09:34:16 PM »
Yeah but like Stephen said, surge protection isn't a guarantee that your equipment won't get damaged. When you have the choiuce you should alwaysunplug rather than depend on surge protection/supression.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3272 on: August 25, 2007, 09:56:08 PM »
I've been on my computer during severe thunderstorms, and nothing ever happened. They have lightning arrestors
on the lines i think... THough you can never be too sure :yes:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3273 on: August 25, 2007, 10:18:31 PM »
« Last Edit: August 25, 2007, 10:20:41 PM by Concentric Eyewall »

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3274 on: August 25, 2007, 10:44:31 PM »
I've been on my computer during severe thunderstorms, and nothing ever happened. They have lightning arrestors
on the lines i think... THough you can never be too sure :yes:

No, I don't think there are lightning arrestors on the lines. If lightning hits the lines, you could have trouble.

Dan, your comments keep becoming less and less significant to me. Seems like you and Gil are always sure to be the first to pass criticism.  :rolleyes:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3275 on: August 25, 2007, 10:57:36 PM »
hmm im pretty sure all of the lines in our area have arrestors on them, usually they are on every 3 or 4 telephone poles, and then
right when the lines go underground.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3276 on: August 25, 2007, 11:34:44 PM »
Apparently, people in Gilville (with a population of only 1) expect it to be. :rolleyes:
Make Gilville a population of two because the "2" in the favicon looks like a "Z" to me too.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3277 on: August 25, 2007, 11:40:00 PM »
Did you know that your supposed to unplug your computer during storms? Honestly, I never knew that :o
I've known that for years, but I never turn off my computer during storms.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3278 on: August 25, 2007, 11:41:02 PM »
Apparently, people in Gilville (with a population of only 1) expect it to be. :rolleyes:
Make Gilville a population of two because the "2" in the favicon looks like a "Z" to me too.

That's nothing new. It's pretty clear you and Gil are on the same wavelength, so to speak.  :rolleyes:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3279 on: August 25, 2007, 11:42:58 PM »
That's nothing new. It's pretty clear you and Gil are on the same wavelength, so to speak.  :rolleyes:
Isn't Thunder like that, too? If so, make the population 3. ;)

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3280 on: August 25, 2007, 11:47:28 PM »
That's nothing new. It's pretty clear you and Gil are on the same wavelength, so to speak.  :rolleyes:
Isn't Thunder like that, too? If so, make the population 3. ;)

Gilville: Population: 3. :D :rofl2:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3281 on: August 25, 2007, 11:49:00 PM »
Hmmm...I think we're about to get another new member...this I.P. doesn't appear to be that of a search engine. :no:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3282 on: August 25, 2007, 11:51:05 PM »
I hope this new member does some activity here. It seems like a lot of people register, but don't bother to post anything. It's quite annoying.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3283 on: August 25, 2007, 11:52:35 PM »
Actually, I looked at the board stats, and most members have posted at least once. I'm satisified with that. :yes:

However, I do hope that this new member may have something to contribute. I am severely lacking contributions right about now, and haven't really had any substantial contributions in awhile.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #3284 on: August 25, 2007, 11:55:44 PM »
Gilville does not exsist. But if it did, would I be the mayor? :o