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Originally Posted by Jensor17
I’m from Maryland. Never had T’storms like these. I learned a lesson now that my PC fried and won’t boot up as normal.
1. Old surge protectors are useless. Buy New Device strips with high Joules rating.
2. Turning off the TV or PC Isn't sufficient. Safer to unplug your TVs. Electronics PCs And plugIn after The storm
3. After my PC ceased Working,. The next SECO bill came with brochure offering whole house surge protection for $5.95 a month. Too little—too late!
4. SECO should have secured the necessary Surge equipment so EVERYONE IS COVERED /PROTECTED from Fire and electronic failures—instead of offering it to you as an ADD-ON!
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I suggest reading the things that the SECO surge protector and their guarantee does not cover in Post No. 12. Computers and televisions and any device with a microchip are not covered or protected by the SECO device. In fact, SECO recommends, on their website, that you use individual surge protectors where you plug in electronic devices. Also, they don't even cover damage to your electrical system, wiring, outlets, etc.