@Rahim, whatever happened to the KPLC grid to have caused as much damage as you write below is nothing short of a direct lightning hit and within a range of micro-seconds. Assuming there was no such electrical storms over the area at the time, I believe KPLC have a case to answer. Though it may be negligence but not intent on their part, I think you should write an official note to them about the destruction of your property and follow up with the area managers. If all this fails, I believe you should seek legal advice on the matter. Your equipment maybe insured and a reputable insurer will also want some answers from KPLC. Either way, you do not have any reason to destroy your own equipment and claim damages. I&#39;m certain the UPS internal components will show the the full scale of a massive power surge. HTHs. <div>
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<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 8:06 PM, Watchman <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:skunkingrahim@gmail.com" target="_blank">skunkingrahim@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<br>On return, i waited a while for power to stabilize, powered my UPS&#39;s on and then powered machine on, HD&#39;s and 20 mins down the line.. UPS&#39;s go taking my Externals with them.<br>



<br>I&#39;ve lost just about everything i&#39;ve collected. Including most of my design and photo work. I do have backups. BUT NOT THE POINT!<br><br>How can a spike take out everything.. EVERYTHING! even though there&#39;s a surge protector on Both the UPS&#39;s i&#39;m using? <br>
<br>AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!  and i can&#39;t even sue them for this... Can i? all drives and equipment are insured. <br clear="all">


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