Perhaps one of the most common fears in childhood (and for some already in adulthood) is the fear of thunder during a storm. And of course, when the sky turns black, Shock riskEven in the safety of our home, it seems imminent. In this circumstance there is always the question: Should I disconnect my devices?, and the answer is simple, There is at least one you should cut off the power.
Losing money because an appliance is damaged in a storm can be a headache, but it becomes even more serious when that incident causes irreparable damage to our home, such as a fire. From there The importance of disconnecting from television Especially the modern ones with LED, QLED and OLED. This type of device They have very sensitive and unstable power supplies and electronic boards which makes them vulnerable to sudden voltage spikes and drops.
Why is TV more sensitive to radiation?
The TV contains integrated circuits and boards that operate at very low voltages, i.e. with Little electricity (Usually between 1 and 12 volts And sometimes less). When lightning causes a leap (a surge of thousands of volts coming through the plug or antenna), and components They are not ready to bear, causing it to burn instantly.
The risk increases When the house has an antennaIt can capture part of the electromagnetic energy generated by lightning and send it to connected devices, such as a TV. It is also worth clarifying that even though the discharge is located far away, these types of devices are still prone to suffering from generated peaks.
Other devices at risk of discharge
Electronics experts add that in addition to the television, the devices that burn more than others as a result of storms are Modems and set-top boxes. For this reason, they recommend unplugging it, unplugging the HDMI cable that goes from the TV to the set-top boxes or consoles and removing the antenna or cable TV cable, because it can also transmit voltage spikes.