t-storm zapped my rear projection tv

[nitrofan]

well I think anyway. it's a 6 year old sony 53 inch screen. it works, but has several vertical lines on the screen

we had a bad t-storm today. It's on a surge protector, but that doesn't help the cable.

anyone have experience with this ?

what do you think i'm looking at ?

we really can't afford this now.

[Truth Detector]

Yo, that sucks.

BTW, Happy Birthday a few days late.

[nitrofan]

yes it does and thanks.
I should make the cable co pay for it.

I've got protection on the power circuit but what can i do with the cable?

[midtown]

This is obviously too late for you nitrofan, but I think that there are surge protectors that route the cable through them.

Here's one that has a couple of cable/satellite ports:

Circuit City

[beyondnascar]

Happened to me before, luckily it was only about a 10 inch B/W jobber. Since then, I always unscrew the cable at the first rumble or according to the forcast if I am gone.

I now own a large RP TV, I would be crying if it happened to me.... especially in May!

I feel for you.

beyondnascar

[n-turbo]

Should be covered under your homeowners or renters insurance.

[nascarnation]

Originally posted by n-turbo
Should be covered under your homeowners or renters insurance.

generally true depending on your specifics and deductibles
I had a computer replaced in the olden days that got fried from a lightening hit on the phone line.

[fivehundred2go]

Originally posted by nitrofan
well I think anyway. it's a 6 year old sony 53 inch screen. it works, but has several vertical lines on the screen

what do you think i'm looking at ?

I cannot resist even though I should - several vertical lines on the screen.

Realistically - check your air-conditioner, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, stereo, and anything plugged in. Do this prior to contact with insurance. Lightning can do many strange things to many things. Sorry to hear about your hit.

[indyracefan]

...what a bummer, man I feel for you.

I had lightning zap my first computer, taught me to put surge protectors on not only the electrical but the telephone as well. I had never thought of my satellite dish though....I suppose lightning would zap the reciever first as it's the first electrical device in-line with the cable coming from the LNB, right?!

[A-Won-E]

The more likely scenario is that the jolt came in via the electrical grid. Look closely at the wall outlet for blackening around the ports, and the two tines on the plug. Look for any small signs of arcing. Look for a darkened tine too, as heat will sometimes change the color of the tine.

The RG-6 cable is shield grounded internally. It could have come in there, but it's less likely than the electricity lines. Look at it too for signs of arcing or discoloration.

If there are any splitters inline on that coax, look at them closely especially if one is sitting there with an open port. Look for arcing or color changes there too.

At least you didn't have a big plasma screen.

Unless you spent good money (over 100.00) on a surge protector...well suffice it to say.... the cheap ones are worthless.