EastCoast50 Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 25026 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 109 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 1028 Achievement Points: 7124 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 9 Joined: 09/13/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 11:46 PM Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 Well, thanks to massive, multiple power surges and an outage, I have three fried computers. I won't be playing COD anytime soon. Been working through the issues and going to order a new power supply soon ... but it doesn't look good. Working off of an old laptop for now. Roxy!, BlackRose, Dot80 and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Timmah! Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 26443 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 466 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 5952 Content Per Day: 2.52 Reputation: 10335 Achievement Points: 50922 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 118 Joined: 11/01/17 Status: Offline Last Seen: 9 hours ago Birthday: 09/26/1971 Device: Android Share Posted September 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, EastCoast50 said: Well, thanks to massive, multiple power surges and an outage, I have three fried computers. I won't be playing COD anytime soon. Been working through the issues and going to order a new power supply soon ... but it doesn't look good. Working off of an old laptop for now. Do you not employ quality surge protectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
TBB Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 989 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 263 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 18101 Content Per Day: 3.47 Reputation: 20115 Achievement Points: 132634 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 263 Joined: 01/07/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 01/27/1946 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 Sorry to hear that - time to rent some x-rated movies - I'll bring over a case of beer - @Timmah! will provide the eats!!! Timmah! and EastCoast50 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
EastCoast50 Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 25026 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 109 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 1028 Achievement Points: 7124 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 9 Joined: 09/13/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 11:46 PM Device: Windows Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Timmah! said: Do you not employ quality surge protectors? They did not work. Timmah! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4453 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3615 Achievement Points: 36404 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) best power protection is AVR automatic voltage regulator as in smart UPS uninterruptible power supply about every 5 yrs need to replace gel cell batteries got lucky for found a APC rack mount 1400 watt unit on roadside for owner didn't want to buy new battery's. 20 yrs ago and still working just new battery every 5 yrs ($114cad) worth it never had anymore HDD corruptions like before without AVR unit and my LCD screens no issues EC50 that is the best way to rebuild your data center, guaranteed won't have another power issue with UPS unit with AVR some good brand names APC, Eaton, Note: also great if using IP phone for when power is out you still have a phone and modem settings on older unit will keep the info Edited September 23, 2021 by KaptCrunch BlackRose, Johnny3Time and GhostfaceJim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
major-mark63 Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 23233 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 21 Topic Count: 43 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2414 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 1898 Achievement Points: 19072 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/10/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: 8 hours ago Birthday: 08/11/1963 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 i have a battery back-up Cyberpower thats included surge protection , and my PC and screen are connected on battery side , so no effect of power loss or glitches... so far KaptCrunch, GhostfaceJim and BlackRose 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BlackRose Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 2208 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 110 Topic Count: 304 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3614 Content Per Day: 0.75 Reputation: 3925 Achievement Points: 37681 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 53 Joined: 02/09/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Birthday: 06/09/1963 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 oh that sucks,,post in computer section ppl have extra stuff sometimes for free or cheap. I unplug everything now when there is heavy storms. EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Johnny3Time Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 20371 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 159 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 306 Content Per Day: 0.08 Reputation: 341 Achievement Points: 2727 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/19/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 12:19 AM Birthday: 06/11/1966 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 It cost me a chunk of change but I use APC AVR Smart UPS on all my machines. My 2 main PC's each have a 1500watt UPS, My TV and it's PC have one(1200 watt). My NAS has one(900 watt), My Modem and Router have one(650 watt). I even have one on my 3D printer and it's Raspberry pi(900 watt). The first time you get hit with that on off on off on off outage they have PAID FOR THEMSELVES. I game with confidence through storms and have ample time to shut things down in case of power outages longer than 45 minutes. It Storms here often and in the summer heat we occasionally get overloads during peak usage which triggers the on off events same as lightning strikes causing local grid switching. If you own expensive electronic equipment ( i.e. your gaming PC) with no uninterruptable power backup, you risk losing it. Surge suppressor outlets are only good for one surge event, they are a one and done and no way to tell if it's been triggered false sense of security. KaptCrunch, GhostfaceJim and EastCoast50 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KamikazePit Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 28832 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 3 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 44 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 66 Achievement Points: 366 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/01/21 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 10 Birthday: 01/22/1973 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 Here in germany, meanwhile it's duty, to install an over- and undervoltage protection in the house electricity with special components. And you can buy special multiple socket with a protection build in it. There are four categories: I up to 1,5 V, II up to 2.5 kV, III up to 4 kV and IV up to 6 kV. And for lightning protection there are three categories and several components which you can retrofit. Some examples below. EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHS2 Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 2056 Group: + COD4 Moderator Followers: 52 Topic Count: 56 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1075 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 1132 Achievement Points: 9347 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/18/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 01/17/1960 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 I use APC UPS for a while. Here is the last one which works fine (APC back UPS-650)... even with the dust on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
GhostfaceJim Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 2314 Group: ++ Conan Exiles Admin Followers: 32 Topic Count: 112 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 20717 Content Per Day: 4.34 Reputation: 5314 Achievement Points: 113891 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 50 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 13 hours ago Birthday: 04/22/1975 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 I also have APC. Maybe get more at some point. EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4453 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3615 Achievement Points: 36404 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 7 hours ago, BlackRose said: oh that sucks,,post in computer section ppl have extra stuff sometimes for free or cheap. I unplug everything now when there is heavy storms. rose remember i offered you one ..... still here with new battery PM me BlackRose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4453 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3615 Achievement Points: 36404 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 6 hours ago, VHS2 said: I use APC UPS for a while. Here is the last one which works fine (APC back UPS-650)... even with the dust on it need the Smart series for AVR that's just back-up no lost of power then the lights go out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4453 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3615 Achievement Points: 36404 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) note back-ups not do voltage regulation on the spinning HDD the voltage dips and peaks will corrupt DATA for total protection get AVR type of UPS like Johnny says one time your toasted and will not know when was tripped, avoid surge protectors most units will support 10-20mins on battery also depends on your load, me i parrelle the batt's up and double the run time (80 mins) Edited September 23, 2021 by KaptCrunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Roxy! Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 1812 Group: +++ COD4 Head Admin Followers: 187 Topic Count: 175 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2301 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 2281 Achievement Points: 21277 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 4 Joined: 09/20/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 03/18/1977 Device: iPhone Share Posted September 23, 2021 22 hours ago, EastCoast50 said: Well, thanks to massive, multiple power surges and an outage, I have three fried computers. I won't be playing COD anytime soon. Been working through the issues and going to order a new power supply soon ... but it doesn't look good. Working off of an old laptop for now. Just when I started to enjoy kill to killing you... coincidence or fear?? VHS2, EastCoast50 and McGrim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted September 23, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4453 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3615 Achievement Points: 36404 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted September 23, 2021 LoL Roxy take it easy on ole feller EastCoast50, VHS2 and Roxy! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
McGrim Posted September 24, 2021 Member ID: 25332 Group: ++ COD5 Admin Followers: 22 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 382 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 480 Achievement Points: 4319 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/08/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12 Device: Android Share Posted September 24, 2021 That sucks! I use some APCs and so far have had no issues and we get massive strikes here.... most I've lost are some inkjet printers one time that were not on the APC EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
McGrim Posted September 24, 2021 Member ID: 25332 Group: ++ COD5 Admin Followers: 22 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 382 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 480 Achievement Points: 4319 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/08/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12 Device: Android Share Posted September 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Roxy! said: Just when I started to enjoy kill to killing you... coincidence or fear?? I don't know but I would say fear he always runs from the women players must be fear LMAO EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
McGrim Posted September 24, 2021 Member ID: 25332 Group: ++ COD5 Admin Followers: 22 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 382 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 480 Achievement Points: 4319 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/08/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12 Device: Android Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 8:37 PM, EastCoast50 said: Well, thanks to massive, multiple power surges and an outage, I have three fried computers. I won't be playing COD anytime soon. Been working through the issues and going to order a new power supply soon ... but it doesn't look good. Working off of an old laptop for now. You sure it wasn't the midget porn?? and the splash on the keyboards??????? EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
VHS2 Posted September 24, 2021 Member ID: 2056 Group: + COD4 Moderator Followers: 52 Topic Count: 56 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1075 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 1132 Achievement Points: 9347 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 12/18/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 01/17/1960 Device: Windows Share Posted September 24, 2021 8 hours ago, KaptCrunch said: need the Smart series for AVR that's just back-up no lost of power then the lights go out U are right but as I don't live in the "pampa" but in Paris area, there are no lost of power requiring an AVR (and I don't run a server, it's only for my PC and monitor). The protection against surge suffices. It is the case anywhere else in urban areas, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
EastCoast50 Posted September 24, 2021 Member ID: 25026 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 109 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 1028 Achievement Points: 7124 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 9 Joined: 09/13/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 11:46 PM Device: Windows Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 11 hours ago, McGrim said: That sucks! I use some APCs and so far have had no issues and we get massive strikes here.... most I've lost are some inkjet printers one time that were not on the APC Ordered a new PSU for my main rig. Hopefully that will fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted September 24, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4453 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3615 Achievement Points: 36404 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 hours ago, EastCoast50 said: Ordered a new PSU for my main rig. Hopefully that will fix it. don't throw out old one till you open it and check the fuse EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
hog Posted September 24, 2021 Member ID: 28841 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 61 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 50 Achievement Points: 505 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/07/21 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 9 Device: Windows Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 9:21 AM, KaptCrunch said: best power protection is AVR automatic voltage regulator as in smart UPS uninterruptible power supply about every 5 yrs need to replace gel cell batteries got lucky for found a APC rack mount 1400 watt unit on roadside for owner didn't want to buy new battery's. 20 yrs ago and still working just new battery every 5 yrs ($114cad) worth it never had anymore HDD corruptions like before without AVR unit and my LCD screens no issues EC50 that is the best way to rebuild your data center, guaranteed won't have another power issue with UPS unit with AVR some good brand names APC, Eaton, Note: also great if using IP phone for when power is out you still have a phone and modem settings on older unit will keep the info I'll second that. I was luckily enough to get my hands on three apc ups's free with good battery life and without it I think I would of had fried hardware by now too. EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
EastCoast50 Posted September 27, 2021 Member ID: 25026 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 109 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 1028 Achievement Points: 7124 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 9 Joined: 09/13/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 11:46 PM Device: Windows Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Charging up the headset for later! Replaced PSU, reset the BIOS (pulled the battery and RAM, then held in power button for 30 seconds), hooked up basics to PC (monitor, keyboard and mouse), booted up, then manually reset BIOS. Shutdown, plug in remaining "accessories", restart and ... BOOM! The pain in the ass was waiting for the replacement PSU to arrive in the mail. Hoth and MHsDaughter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Hoth Posted September 28, 2021 Member ID: 64 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 20 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1036 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 874 Achievement Points: 9640 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 20 hours ago Birthday: 12/09/1969 Device: Windows Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) I've been in IT for over 20 years and 11 of that was for an ISP. Buy all the backup and surge protection you want. Against a small power surge it can help. NOTHING on the market I've seen will stop a good lightning strike. Unplugging power and ethernet connections are your best protection. If you have a cable modem unplug your coax as well. Electricity tends to travel down that copper quite well. Usually if it comes over coax your modem, router and sometimes copper connected devices are done. Edited September 28, 2021 by Hoth EastCoast50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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