Regarding this contest...

[chilihost]

Originally posted by CybrFire
Get into the habit of unplugging everything before going to bed...you'll sleep alot sounder.

Its storm season in Brisbane right now, they usually hit in the late arvo. My house is situated on top of a mountain ridge so I can actually see the storms coming. You should see me running around unplugging things when a storm is brewing!

jvastine, I did have it all hooked up to a power surge protector board (it was about $100, not just a cheapie) but the surge came through the satellite / phone lines. I did not realize until a few weeks ago that this could happen! It took out everything connected to satellite (phones, tv, computers and all things attached to them). Fortunately insurance has covered all but $200 deductable, its just taking forever to get everything fixed or replaced.

cheers!
Luke