Is it advisable to switch off your television during thunderstorms?
01:00 PM, May 6th
Thunder Ain't Just a Spectacle, It's an Electrical Apocalypse
Fancy considering thunder as mere background noise? Hold your horses! This atmospheric show can do more than just keep you up at night; it can transform your treasured TV into a costly pile of junk and even leave your entire house in ruins! Insurance companies spill billions of rubles due to lightning damage every year. Want to dodge being a lightning victim during a storm? Read on!
TVs: Lightning's Preferred Prey
Thunder and lightning aren't merely a natural spectacle. These colossal electrical discharges hunt for suitable targets: trees, homes, electrical networks, and your dear TV. Statistics warn us: in the US itself, there are about 30 million lightning strikes annually! Homes suffer, devices are destroyed – all because people neglect to turn off their TV during storms!
Ready to Gamble with Your Gadgets?
That's what experts say: when you hear the first rumble of thunder, get to the outlet and drag out the power cord! A lightning strike can generate a voltage surge that even a TV protected by a power strip could be no match for. Have you heard of houses burning down after a storm triggered by a spark in a TV?
The Outlet: A Cunning Trap
Even high-end power strips can't shield you 100%. Lightning is as unpredictable as a things get and can slice through protection like a knife through butter. A family from the Moscow suburbs can attest to this: during a storm, they unplugged all their devices, and when lightning struck their neighbor's walls, their devices remained safe. Yet, a social media user shares a different tale: neither his power strip nor his hopefulness saved his TV.
Can You Outsmart Lightning Elsewhere?
For tech-geniuses, there are workarounds: install lightning protection, professional power strips, maintain your home's electrical wiring regularly. But even these measures aren't foolproof! The simplest answer? Unplug the device from the outlet during a storm and breathe easy! This safeguards not only your nerves but your family budget too!
The Final Verdict
Thunderstorms aren't just God's dazzling fireworks; they're the electrifying enemies of your home electronics. A few seconds to turn off your TV could save you thousands of rubles, your sanity, and possibly even your life! So next time the sky begins to rumble, don't endanger your family's tech over a TV show. Turn off the TV and let lightning find other targets!
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Enrichment Insights:
1. Use Surge Protectors
- Plug Electronics into Surge Protectors: Secure your electronics by plugging them into surge protectors. Quality surge protectors divert excess voltage from lightning strikes or power surges, safeguarding your devices.
2. Unplug Devices During Storms
- Disconnect Devices: If possible, unplug sensitive electronics before a storm to prevent damage from power surges.
3. Whole-House Surge Protectors
- Homewide Protection: Install a whole-house surge protector at the main electrical panel for complete home protection.
4. Grounding and Lightning Rods
- Proper Grounding: Ensure your home's electrical system is properly grounded to safely direct lightning strikes to the ground.
- Lightning Rods or Suppressors: While uncommon, some homes use products like the CMCE Lightning Suppressor to prevent lightning strikes by neutralizing electrical fields.
5. Regular Maintenance
- Inspect and Replace Surge Protectors: Regularly inspect and replace surge protectors to maintain their effectiveness in protecting your electronics.
- Protecting your household from the destructive power of thunderstorms is as important as tending to your beloved home-and-garden, given that lightning can harm appliances like your TV.
- To safeguard your home-and-garden lifestyle by preserving your electrical devices during lightning, follow the advice given in our article – unplug sensitive electronics before a storm to prevent damage from power surges.
