Storm proof ADSL Filters?

[Don]

I've lost two filters in a month, the first one was quite dramatic, lit up the room and blew apart, it also blew my telephone power adaptor
This morning it happened again, but this time just a flash and a ping, and another dead (but this time intact) filter

When I know there is a storm I unplug the line, but both ADSL filter-murdering storms happened while I was in bed (it's a brilliant alarm clock) , and there will also be times I'm out etc

I've had a google and read so much geek terminology my head hurts!

Apart from unplugging, is there anything I can do to protect my line? Do any reasonably priced gadgets overcome this problem?

[Nick]

They do surge protectors for power lines, but this is your phone line (50V) so whilst I am sure it can be done, I suspect it's not so easy. I'd start by asking BT - they must have the same problem on a much bigger scale (more equipment to protect) at the other end. I presume this is lightening striking the phone line?

[Don]

It's definitely lightning, the big one was during a hail storm, but this morning it just came with a low rumble of thunder, each has had the brilliant effect of getting me out of bed faster than any time in known history

I'm thankful for wireless, or else my pc would have fried the first time!

I thought about asking BT but the cynic in me thinks they'll think of a nice expensive solution to my problem

[Nick]

http://www.itm-components.co.uk/telepho ... ctors.html

Much cheaper

[Don]

Thank you Nick!

I will look into that, I think the 1st ones might be better, if I buy right first time it would save me money in the long run.

Not only that our broadband is very slow here and I've read that the bottom link types cause interference?

I'll go and have another look

[Nick]

I wouldn't do anything until Nigel passes opinion - this sort of stuff is right up his street, he once built a computer network out of string, a can of Fanta, and a roll of kitchen foil. Unfortunately he is stuck in the middle of France after the Cam Belt on his car broke whilst he was visiting the French In-Laws.

[Don]

oh no! Hope he gets back OK!
Thanks Nick, will do

[keith]

This Looks Cool and comes with a warranty on attached kit

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-SurgeMas ... 057&sr=8-1

[keith]

Nick has he not fixed the cam belt with a pair of Stockings, a ball of string, and a spare USB cable

[Nick]

Nick has he not fixed the cam belt with a pair of Stockings, a ball of string, and a spare USB cable

I suspect an issue may be the clunk which announced the failure of the cambelt & generally accompanies bent valve stems. I think he is waiting for a reconditioned engine - next time he goes to France I'll tell him to take a spare.

[Don]

This Looks Cool and comes with a warranty on attached kit

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-SurgeMas ... 057&sr=8-1

It does, but I'd need to fit that to the filter wouldn't I?

If so, that would save my phone, but not stop the exploding filter problem, thank you though, all help much appreciated

(still have 6 filters in stock, so I'll be fine if I don't sell any)

[Nick]

No Keith's item does power & phone line

Technical Details
Lifetime £35,000 Connected Equipment Warranty to give you peace of mind
1181 Joule energy rating provides maximum protection for all your electronic devices
Earths AC power with 3-line protection through 1 socket
Telephone/DSL Protection (1 in, 1 Out)

Nice find Keith!