It usually happens after you've worked on something for about a half
hour, you were JUST about ready to save your file... and ZAP! The
power goes out just long enough to reboot your entire system. Naturally,
everything that you did since your last save has been zoned into the
ether. And when it happened, you probably blamed us!
While we at Festival Hydro endeavour to provide our customers with
regular and uninterrupted electrical service, we can't guarantee that
there won't be occasional blips. A problem with a transformer caused
by a downed tree, lightning, or an animal may cause it to reset momentarily,
which can cause a very brief interruption in service. While for most
folks the inconvenience is minor, we appreciate that for those who
work on computers, the loss of data and time can be frustrating.
In addition, occasional fluctuations in voltage (usually due to electrical
storms) can cause much worse damage than loss of data. These types
of power spikes can actually damage your equipment.
That is why we strongly recommend the use of both a line conditioner
(spike protection) and an Uninterrupted Power Backup System (U.P.S.)
Visit a computer retailer or contact your computer specialist for
details on how you can purchase this relatively low cost insurance
for your hardware, your data and your productive time!
Remember... save your work frequently and back up your files!
