Protect electronics from lightnings?

freetime · 23-07-2008, 05:32

What happens with all electronics in this kind of weather, and what should i do in the middle of the ocean? Can i protect my electronics?

**Hud3** · 23-07-2008, 05:43

Much has been written here on this subject. Here's one search, using our customized CF search engine:

protection instruments from lightning - Google Search

donradcliffe · 23-07-2008, 07:37

Unplug everything before the lightning strikes, and put what you can in the oven. Microwaves are also a nice Faraday cage to protect the contents, but be sure to unplug them

23-07-2008, 05:32	#1
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23-07-2008, 05:43	#2
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23-07-2008, 07:37	#3
donradcliffe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heading south for the winter Boat: Beneteau First 456 Posts: 314	Unplug everything before the lightning strikes, and put what you can in the oven. Microwaves are also a nice Faraday cage to protect the contents, but be sure to unplug them