Do you unplug your system during a thunderstorm?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Oelewapper, Jun 19, 2022.

  1. Oelewapper

    Oelewapper Plays vinyl instead of installing it on the floor. Thread Starter

    Despite having a surge protector as part of my system, I always unplug it whenever I’m at home during a thunderstorm.
    My system is insured though.
    Am I just being overprotective or do some of you the very same thing?
     
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  2. bruce2

    bruce2 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Connecticut, USA
    I just turn mine off. I use a ZeroSurge, I figure that offers enough protection.
     
  3. DyersEve726

    DyersEve726 Schmo Diggy

    Location:
    Michigan, USA
    I get it and I do sometimes unplug if it's REALLY wild outside, but the fact is, I'm almost 37 and nothing I've ever owned of any variety has ever been hurt by a lightning strike. I know it can happen, but I think the chances are pretty low. If it makes you feel better to unplug, who cares right? Go ahead and unplug.
     
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  4. Oelewapper

    Oelewapper Plays vinyl instead of installing it on the floor. Thread Starter

    Ah you’re a lucky man! :righton:
    While I was in college, my PC got fried along with much important things for college… The backup was on a secondary harddrive inside the very same PC.
    Took me an additional half year to finish college because of that…
    So yeah, the results of lightning damage can be quite something!
     
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  5. 5-String

    5-String μηδὲν ἄγαν

    Location:
    Sunshine State
    Yes, when I am home if there is a severe thunderstorm which is very common this time of the year in FL.
    Many times though I am not home and never had any problems.
    So I guess it is one of these things that seems like overreacting but as they say better to be safe than sorry.
     
  6. DyersEve726

    DyersEve726 Schmo Diggy

    Location:
    Michigan, USA
    You've met your lifetime quota then. You're safe now :laugh:
     
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  7. Ntotrar

    Ntotrar Forum Resident

    Location:
    Tri-Cities TN
    If I’m away or if storms are expected I pull the plug even though I do have protection. My system is protected by Triplight and had been for years. Lightning is unpredictable and discretion is the better part of valor.
     
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  8. Khorn

    Khorn Dynagrunt Obversarian

    No.
    In many cases the storm unplugs my system.
     
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  9. coolhandjjl

    coolhandjjl Embiggened Pompatus

    Location:
    Appleton
    What am I going to do if I’m out of town? And I’m not going to unplug it each time I leave the house. For my system, I don’t worry.
     
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  10. bluesky

    bluesky Senior Member

    Location:
    south florida, usa
    Absolutely!

    When the stereo is not in use... it's ALL unplugged.
    If there is a storm or thunderstorm... it's unplugged.

    No chances.
     
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  11. Oddiofyl

    Oddiofyl Forum Resident

    Location:
    Boston
    I voted yes, I did that yesterday before I went out. I do use an EquiTech Son of Q but don't want to chance it
     
  12. macster

    macster Forum Resident

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca. USA
    Always.

    M~
     
  13. charlie W

    charlie W EMA Level 10

    Location:
    Area Code 254
    I do. In 2020, while living in San Antonio, lightning strike knocked out the power. The stereo system was unplugged but the HDTV, network router and cable box were not. The television and router survived the hit but the cable box did not. I had to take it back to Spectrum to exchange it for another one. And if I am gone longer than 3 days away from home, I unplug everything.
     
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  14. Manimal

    Manimal Forum Resident

    Location:
    Southern US
    Sometimes. If it a freakish thunder storm and the power blinks once I will. If I’m home:)
     
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  15. MonkeyMan

    MonkeyMan A man who dreams he is a butterfly?

    I just have two plugs to pull. One that leads to the 20A Nordost power strip for my source rack, and one for the amplifier.
     
  16. Mike-48

    Mike-48 A shadow of my former self

    Location:
    Portland, Oregon
    Yes. And I unplug it if we're going to be away for more than a day.
     
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  17. I pull the breaker to the sub panel feeding my system, it's much easier.
     
  18. Neil S. Bulk

    Neil S. Bulk Forum Resident

    Location:
    California
    I also unplug when I have a random power outage, which happens frequently with Southern California Edison's delightful service.
     

  19. EggZakley

    Cheap Insurance

    Surge Protector, etc not necessary.
     
  20. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    a big YES!
     
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  21. rcsrich

    rcsrich Forum Resident

    Location:
    Virginia
    I switch of the power strip if lightning is about, so I guess that counts as a yes.
     
  22. Radiotron

    Radiotron Tube Designer

    Location:
    Montreal, Canada
    I always unplug amp, DAC and source during thunderstorms.
     
  23. hesson11

    hesson11 Forum Resident

    Usually, yes, especially if the storm is a very bad one. But I admit, I've been getting more casual about it since acquiring my Zero Surge protection.
     
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  24. timind

    timind phorum rezident

    I got 30 years on you, and I’ve never had a lightning strike damage anything in my house either. Also like you, I unplug when the weather gets too scary.
     
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  25. Jaxjax67

    Jaxjax67 Samantha Fish @ small venue

    Location:
    Toledo Wa
    Not ideal, but I always turn off 2- power strip surge device every time im done listening & don't listen to main rig during really awful weather as I don't want power outage as I'm listening. We loose power fairly easy in bad weather.
     
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