elgenon Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 How necessary do you feel a surge protector is in Thailand? When you travel do you take one with you for your laptop, tablet, phone charger etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 My travel adaptor had built-in surge protection, so yes I take one everywhere with me. Thailand has a high lightning risk, a simple inexpensive arrestor won't save your kit if there's a direct hit to the supply but it adds that extra peace of mind, it certainly cannot do any harm. If worried run on batteries whilst there's flash-and-bang going on in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Good idea re storm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Always better safe than sorry. Moving to TRAVEL forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Given the number of lightning storms, one would have to be very foolish not to use one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 When visiting LOS, I found an urge protector to be much more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDBUGGY Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Just yesterday I had Lightning strike one of my Plug-in Wall Sockets. It blew that to tiny bits as well as about 5 centimeters deep and 25 centimeters long of concrete it was attached to. The Lightning traveled through the house wire and blew out 2 more sockets and also a Light Switch. One in which my computer was plugged into. At the time all the power to the house was shut off. As was my computer. But the Lightning still managed to strike and destroy my computer plug-in and battery charger to my Lap Top, and a few small appliances like my air fan and coffee pot. Lucky for me I have another Battery Charger as a spare. So yes, surge protectors are useful here. I am just lucky it did not destroy my Lap Top. I am going out to buy one tomorrow, or perhaps a few as this could have happened to my TV or new Refrigerator as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Just yesterday I had Lightning strike one of my Plug-in Wall Sockets. It blew that to tiny bits as well as about 5 centimeters deep and 25 centimeters long of concrete it was attached to. The Lightning traveled through the house wire and blew out 2 more sockets and also a Light Switch. One in which my computer was plugged into. At the time all the power to the house was shut off. As was my computer. But the Lightning still managed to strike and destroy my computer plug-in and battery charger to my Lap Top, and a few small appliances like my air fan and coffee pot. Lucky for me I have another Battery Charger as a spare. So yes, surge protectors are useful here. I am just lucky it did not destroy my Lap Top. I am going out to buy one tomorrow, or perhaps a few as this could have happened to my TV or new Refrigerator as well.. "So yes, surge protectors are useful here. I am just lucky it did not destroy my Lap Top" From your description I'd say you were lucky you weren't turned into burnt toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyarddog Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 No never, at my age I don't have surges anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Not sure a travel surge protector will protect you from a lightning strike. More for rolling brown outs and power failures when power companies are having trouble meeting the power demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Here is what I do, for what it is worth, after living here for 5 years, in a building with ... lets just say ...less than perfect infrastructure.I have a surge protector for desk lamps etc.Into that I plug a SECOND surge protector for all "the good stuff."When I hear the first thunder, regardless of the distance, i unplug my laptop and run on battery only.if we do get a sudden blackout, I them unplug "all the good stuff surge protector, and plug it in when I know the drama is over.Here is one tip ... always plug in the device AFTER you have plugged the power pack in. Never have (example) your laptop plug in, then plug into ANYTHING ... even a surge protector.When you see 5the flames shooting out of the wall socket, this will become more obvious.5 years .. no problems ... (knock on wood)You can buy very good imported surge protectors in BKK, if you do not want them in your luggage.Have a great visit to the Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy666 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Yes, it has about five plugs in it bcuz hotels here are sometimes short on outlets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landslide Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Yes. Always. As said before, better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiclB Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) Just yesterday I had Lightning strike one of my Plug-in Wall Sockets. It blew that to tiny bits as well as about 5 centimeters deep and 25 centimeters long of concrete it was attached to. The Lightning traveled through the house wire and blew out 2 more sockets and also a Light Switch. One in which my computer was plugged into. At the time all the power to the house was shut off. As was my computer. But the Lightning still managed to strike and destroy my computer plug-in and battery charger to my Lap Top, and a few small appliances like my air fan and coffee pot. Lucky for me I have another Battery Charger as a spare. So yes, surge protectors are useful here. I am just lucky it did not destroy my Lap Top. I am going out to buy one tomorrow, or perhaps a few as this could have happened to my TV or new Refrigerator as well.. Sounds like the protector is a good investment. At my other living location in East Texas storms with intense lightning are common in the Spring/Summer. Houses there are equipped with a grounding wire from the house to a copper or steel rod buried in the ground. That might save you from potential damage next time. Those may be common here too but I don't recall seeing them. Good Luck. Edited May 10, 2015 by MiclB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I carry one the same number of times I have been hit by lightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeya Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 never bothered with surge protectors. 10 yrs + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDBUGGY Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Just yesterday I had Lightning strike one of my Plug-in Wall Sockets. It blew that to tiny bits as well as about 5 centimeters deep and 25 centimeters long of concrete it was attached to. The Lightning traveled through the house wire and blew out 2 more sockets and also a Light Switch. One in which my computer was plugged into. At the time all the power to the house was shut off. As was my computer. But the Lightning still managed to strike and destroy my computer plug-in and battery charger to my Lap Top, and a few small appliances like my air fan and coffee pot. Lucky for me I have another Battery Charger as a spare. So yes, surge protectors are useful here. I am just lucky it did not destroy my Lap Top. I am going out to buy one tomorrow, or perhaps a few as this could have happened to my TV or new Refrigerator as well.. "So yes, surge protectors are useful here. I am just lucky it did not destroy my Lap Top" From your description I'd say you were lucky you weren't turned into burnt toast. Good Point! That is exactly what I thought once I could see again from the Bright White Light, and didn't feel the surge of electricity going through my body anymore. But it must have just been an Electrical Force Field the Lightning developed being so close to me as I had no entry or exit points. It did make my arms fly open and up in the air make me drop the cup I had in my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDBUGGY Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Not sure a travel surge protector will protect you from a lightning strike. More for rolling brown outs and power failures when power companies are having trouble meeting the power demand. I think you are thinking of a Power Bank. A Surge Protector protects you from High Voltage Surges caused by any number of problems. It will also protect you from a Lightning Strike. I have one on my Shower Heater, and you do to probably. It was on the same wiring line as where the Lightning struck. This tripped the lever. All I had to do afterwards was push the lever back in and it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Wow! All over the place. But, if your living space gets hit it sounds important. One person mentioned less serious rolling brown outs. It sounds like a good idea to take one when traveling but the size and weight are considerations. I'd have to find a compact one. Is there a small one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 I was actually wondering if residents of Thailand carry them when they travel in Thailand or to other SE Asian countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackanapes Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 no I never use a surge protector but I try and keep it down as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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