Should I Unplug?

Bundy · Bundy #1 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 04:22 PM

This is probably a silly question (I'm sure you'll let me know) but if I'm going to be away for 3 - 4 weeks and won't be using my iMac, should I unplug it from the power supply?

I'm not expecting any freak thunderstorms or anything but thought if it wasn't going to be used, it might be a good idea to unplug it.

Thanks for your thoughts on this.

Bundy

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 05:04 PM

If it is sleeping or turned off, it won't drain a noticeable amount of power.

If you're worried about a freak t-storm in your area, it's never a bad idea to be cautious because no average surge protector will save you from a direct lightning strike.

Bundy · Bundy #3 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the input. I'll probably just unplug it and my AirPort Extreme just to be safe. I have two PC's as well and will likely unplug them as well.

By the way, I am in the habit of unplugging my computers if there is a thunderstorm nearby. I know some people don't worry about it but I've always been the type to be over cautious.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 06:53 PM

Yes unplug it if you are in an area that has storms.

Bundy #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 09, 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 49 Mac Specs: 27" iMac, 2.7 GHz i5, 4 GB RAM, OS X ML, iPad 4, iPhone 4, iPod Touch Gen 3, Apple TV Gen 2.	02-16-2012, 04:22 PM This is probably a silly question (I'm sure you'll let me know) but if I'm going to be away for 3 - 4 weeks and won't be using my iMac, should I unplug it from the power supply? I'm not expecting any freak thunderstorms or anything but thought if it wasn't going to be used, it might be a good idea to unplug it. Thanks for your thoughts on this. Bundy A humble but excited Mac Novice
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MYmacROX #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,361 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	02-16-2012, 05:04 PM If it is sleeping or turned off, it won't drain a noticeable amount of power. If you're worried about a freak t-storm in your area, it's never a bad idea to be cautious because no average surge protector will save you from a direct lightning strike. 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
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harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	02-16-2012, 06:53 PM Yes unplug it if you are in an area that has storms. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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