Hmmm ... interesting theories - but in my case, there was physical evidence of EMP coming in on the network port - it was welded into the computer. Moreover, I have a whole house surge protector, as
Our whole-house protector is only guaranteed to defend the big appliances (motors/compressors) but I see it as knocking down the high-level surges so the lighter duty surge protectors can do their j
Certainly. I was just giving an example of where "point of use" surge protectors in the AC line can make things worse. Jim _______________________________________________ ____________________________
Author: "WA3GIN @ Arlington County, VA" <wa3gin@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:27:33 -0500
There are surge protectors for phone lines, Satellite coax lines as well as Cable TV coax lines. Just google your area of concern and you'll find lots of vendors. Most companies recommend a whole hou
After seeing the analysis in the book, I'd really question the need for individual units at point of use (at least as they are implemented in the usual consumer devices). What might actually be usefu
Author: "WA3GIN in Alex. City, VA" <wa3gin@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:56:23 -0500
None damages as far as you know...solid state devices don't always die immediately...some fail months or years later from small burnt spots in the solid state material of the devices. In other words
I imagine that the testing was sufficiently thorough to eliminate the "latent damage" issue. I think it's more of a recognition of modern design practices so that the device can meet Part 15 conducte