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From: adamsd@pnet01.CTS.COM (Adams Douglas)
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Subject: Re: Lightning storms zapping modems
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Date: Tue, 4-Aug-87 12:56:21 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug  4 12:56:21 1987
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The last big thunderstorm we had in L.A. ('bout two months ago) was a _doozy_.
I took the precaution of unplugging all my computer equipment and removing the
cords from the cabinet connectors where I could. Although there were no direct
hits near my place, I know of at least one person who lost their disk-drive,
monitor, and modem, _despite_ their surge protector. Apparently the bolt hit
the power pole and propagated to ground through his house's wiring.

Ouch!