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jubilee6936
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Topic: Power ~ Surge Protector
Posted: 28 July 2010 at 03:54

Hi Folks,

My mother-in-laws computer suffered terminal damage, probably caused by a power surge. Does anyone know what a power surge protector is called in Portuguese, my wife has never heard of one.

Cheers all.

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DUNGA
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Posted: 28 July 2010 at 09:59

Most everyone with a desktop PC uses a Estabilizador here where I am. That is the word you are looking for. A Nobreak (UPS - uninterpretable power supply) is one step up and a little more expensive. I had trouble getting a power scheme that didn't cycle a lot and make a lot of scary noises. I went from a nobreak to estabilizador but this was all I could find 127v, which is the standard here. In retrospect I think that having a good ground (earth) matters with these devices.
Best Luck!!!

A Mangueira é a música do Brasil

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jubilee6936
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Posted: 28 July 2010 at 18:04

Hi Dunga, seems to fit what is required. I shall relay the info, well the wife anyway. Many thanks for that.

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Twirly
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Posted: 28 July 2010 at 20:10

Go for the "No Break" if you can afford it.
The scary noises is when a "No Break" kicks in and actually does it's job which of course is unheard of in Brazil except for the tax guys

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maarten
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Posted: 29 July 2010 at 01:13

If the computer is connected to the internet by the telephone (land) line (either dial-up or ADSL) chances are that a lightning strike (even quite far away) enters the computer by that way and destroys the modem or even the motherboard.

You can buy a seperate "filter" (surge protecter) te be mounted on the telephone outlet, or buy a no-break with a telephone socket which is protected agains surges.

Safest way is to disconnect the wires if not in use, and when you hear a thunderstorm coming.

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jubilee6936 Newbie Joined: 15 December 2007 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Topic: Power ~ Surge Protector Posted: 28 July 2010 at 03:54
	Hi Folks, My mother-in-laws computer suffered terminal damage, probably caused by a power surge. Does anyone know what a power surge protector is called in Portuguese, my wife has never heard of one. Cheers all.
	There's an angel standing in the sun.

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DUNGA Gringoes.com Guru Joined: 30 March 2006 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 3700	Posted: 28 July 2010 at 09:59
	Most everyone with a desktop PC uses a Estabilizador here where I am. That is the word you are looking for. A Nobreak (UPS - uninterpretable power supply) is one step up and a little more expensive. I had trouble getting a power scheme that didn't cycle a lot and make a lot of scary noises. I went from a nobreak to estabilizador but this was all I could find 127v, which is the standard here. In retrospect I think that having a good ground (earth) matters with these devices. Best Luck!!!
	A Mangueira é a música do Brasil
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jubilee6936 Newbie Joined: 15 December 2007 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Posted: 28 July 2010 at 18:04
	Hi Dunga, seems to fit what is required. I shall relay the info, well the wife anyway. Many thanks for that.
	There's an angel standing in the sun.
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Twirly Senior Member Joined: 09 September 2008 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 166	Posted: 28 July 2010 at 20:10
	Go for the "No Break" if you can afford it. The scary noises is when a "No Break" kicks in and actually does it's job which of course is unheard of in Brazil except for the tax guys
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maarten Senior Member Joined: 27 September 2006 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 644	Posted: 29 July 2010 at 01:13
	If the computer is connected to the internet by the telephone (land) line (either dial-up or ADSL) chances are that a lightning strike (even quite far away) enters the computer by that way and destroys the modem or even the motherboard. You can buy a seperate "filter" (surge protecter) te be mounted on the telephone outlet, or buy a no-break with a telephone socket which is protected agains surges. Safest way is to disconnect the wires if not in use, and when you hear a thunderstorm coming.
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