wtf, my surge protector is making noise

[Yossarian]

is it because it's hot? because SoCal is having power problems? wtf! it's not really loud but I can hear it over my system's fans.

have you ever heard of such a thing?

 

[dug777]

forum b1tch?

my surge protector hums irritatingly if that helps...

 

[sniperruff]

i think it did make a noise last time it has a thunder storm. never had such a problem before (living in NYC). my computer restarted and it looked like my video card was fried. i shut it down and waited and then everything was alright. it was a simple $30 surge thing too.

 

[MichaelD]

[surge protector] OMG! Look at me! I'm having problems, here! I'm either past my service life, or something's happened to trip my protection so I'm making this noise! Beware! [/surge protector]



[yossarian] Um...what's that noise? Is the surge protector? Can't be...they last forever!!! I will ignore it. Nothing bad can possibly happen to me b/c I know everything. [/yossarian]


[Dell Corporation, tomorrow] Well, hello, Mr. Yossarian! Why yes! We DO have a cool c0mpuTAR to sell you!!! [/Dell Corporation, tomorrow.]

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
[surge protector] OMG! Look at me! I'm having problems, here! I'm either past my service life, or something's happened to trip my protection so I'm making this noise! Beware! [/surge protector]



[yossarian] Um...what's that noise? Is the surge protector? Can't be...they last forever!!! I will ignore it. Nothing bad can possibly happen to me b/c I know everything. [/yossarian]


[Dell Corporation, tomorrow] Well, hello, Mr. Yossarian! Why yes! We DO have a cool c0mpuTAR to sell you!!! [/Dell Corporation, tomorrow.]

/thread

 

[Chompman]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: MichaelD
[surge protector] OMG! Look at me! I'm having problems, here! I'm either past my service life, or something's happened to trip my protection so I'm making this noise! Beware! [/surge protector]



[yossarian] Um...what's that noise? Is the surge protector? Can't be...they last forever!!! I will ignore it. Nothing bad can possibly happen to me b/c I know everything. [/yossarian]


[Dell Corporation, tomorrow] Well, hello, Mr. Yossarian! Why yes! We DO have a cool c0mpuTAR to sell you!!! [/Dell Corporation, tomorrow.]

/thread

Nah, now its /thread.

 

[mwtgg]

Well? How is it today?

 

[Chompman]

Originally posted by: mwtgg
Well? How is it today?

Maybe this explains the fire I heard about in SoCal...

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
[surge protector] OMG! Look at me! I'm having problems, here! I'm either past my service life, or something's happened to trip my protection so I'm making this noise! Beware! [/surge protector]



[yossarian] Um...what's that noise? Is the surge protector? Can't be...they last forever!!! I will ignore it. Nothing bad can possibly happen to me b/c I know everything. [/yossarian]


[Dell Corporation, tomorrow] Well, hello, Mr. Yossarian! Why yes! We DO have a cool c0mpuTAR to sell you!!! [/Dell Corporation, tomorrow.]

Wow, 'nough said!

OP, it probably be a good idea to replace that surge protector, and check out your electrical outlet for problems.

 

[MustangSVT]

lol perhaps it exploded already hope he isnt hurt too badly

 

[Yossarian]

it's still making noise but I bought a new one. it's less than a year old so I don't know what the problem is.

michaeld, still being a dick for no reason.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Yossarian
it's still making noise but I bought a new one. it's less than a year old so I don't know what the problem is.

michaeld, still being a dick for no reason.

MichaelD: Being A D!ck Since 2001, Ranting On Dorks Like Yossarian.


It even rhymes!!!

ps
I tried, in my own way, to help you. Being that you have no basic understanding of electronics, electronic protection devices and their basic operation, I figured I'd lend a hand. But hey, you seem to have it well under control. Let me know how your golf trip during a lightning storm works out.