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Simon Williams wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: >> Michael Mortimore wrote: >>> have you tried complaining to your electicity supplier? I think in >>> cases like this they (or maybe wpd) repair/replace damaged kit. >>> >> Ahh thats worth a try. I'll give them a call to complain I think. > > The moral of the story is when you have a power cut always, always > switch off the mains fuses or at the very least unplug sensitive > devices. It's inevitable that you are going to get flickering especially > if there is a major fault. > > That said, if there are going to be any spikes that bad the electricity > supplier should have dealt with them (there's always the possibility > that you are out when the power goes off). > > Did you have a surge protector? I buy belkin ones which all come with a > lifetime warranty on connected equipment. > Looking the the power strip, I'm not entirely sure, I have a feeling it isn't. My TV, DVD, Wii etc is protected by a surge protector. I think it's about time I get another surge protector for my desktop. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html