Hello again, little story for you.
This last sunday morning, around 2:00AM (I work afternoon shift, so I am usually up then) We had a power outtage. Not any ordinary power outtage, but a giant surge.
My computer shut off, and my DPS-12s front lights blinked, and then remained off.
"Power outtage" I said to myself. Working my way upstairs, I found a lighter and some candles and began to create a little light. The power came back the next day, and things were off, that shouldn't be.
Turns out, a car crashed and took out 2 power poles, and a transformer. Apparently the crash was really bad, with live wires on the ground etc etc.
After trying to phone someone, we realised that there were problems. The phones were shot, as was the dishwasher. All said and done, my parents TV (same as mine) was toast, along with phones, toaster (PUN!), dishwasher, upstairs computer, and some lights.
What WASN'T dead was my stereo and computer. Why? A couple cheap, 25 dollar surge protectors. I don't know about you guys, but if you don't have one, get one. Protect your investement. Besides, whats another 50 bucks?
SheepStar