Some people love it, others tremble when they hear the first thunder. Let us remember that lightning discharges, although phenomenal, are extremely dangerous. In such situations, it is worth taking care of electronic equipment and securing it appropriately. How to do it?
How to protect your TV against a storm? Turning off the power will do nothing. It is worth paying attention to one thing
Lightning discharges are accumulated electrical charges in the atmosphere. They pose a danger because they carry a large amount of energy. It is worth remembering that when a storm comes, it is extremely important to unplug devices because otherwise they may be damaged. However, in the case of a TV, simply unplugging it from the socket may not help. Why?
Storm Photo Rafał Mielnik / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Well, it turns out that when connected to the antenna or the Internet via a cable, they can burn when the load goes to the ports. Therefore, during lightning discharges, you should disconnect the equipment not only from the power supply, but also unplug the antenna cable, Internet cable and even HDMI cable.. This way we will protect ourselves against possible damage to the device.
How to survive the storm? Stick to these rules and nothing bad will happen to you
It’s best to stay indoors during a storm, that’s why if a storm finds us outside, we should find shelter as soon as possible. If we are at home, remember to close windows and doors to avoid flooding. Remove all items from balconies or terraces that could be blown away by the wind. When a storm finds us in the car, stop the vehicle, but do not park under trees or high-voltage poles. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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