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sullidog
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« on: May 13, 2012, 04:49:33 PM »
I noticed when there's a thunderstorm they keep us on the machine, is that really safe or is there something on the machine that makes it safe?
Just curious.
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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2012, 05:04:12 PM »
I'm sure they have surge suppressors on the machines that would flatten out any power surge in the lines.
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