[SOLVED] I is it okay to leave psu switch on while mains electricity is cut?

[tmxtom]

Hello, recently have had to have some work done on the house meaning we've had to have electricians etc. In that time ,the power has probably been cut about 3-5 times or so, my pc has been off each time but it has been plugged into a surge protector with the power supply switch at the back flipped on. Is that okay? PSU is corsair RM850 and I live in the UK, any help appreciated ,thanks.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

It is fine.

The switch off and cutting power to the psu would essentially do the same thing

 

[Ralston18]

Probably okay - however, I would err on the side of caution.

Meaning power off and unplug electronics in general.

I do so when bad weather (storms) are coming and likewise when electrical repairs and/or changes are being made.

One never knows when sparks will literally fly......⚡⚡⚡

 

[rounakr94]

Hello, recently have had to have some work done on the house meaning we've had to have electricians etc. In that time ,the power has probably been cut about 3-5 times or so, my pc has been off each time but it has been plugged into a surge protector with the power supply switch at the back flipped on. Is that okay? PSU is corsair RM850 and I live in the UK, any help appreciated ,thanks.

Yes its perfectly fine. Switching that small switch on the back on/off multiple time will make it loose. I always keep it on and when I am not at home or I am doing some electrical work I just keep the mains cable disconnected.

 

[sonofjesse]

It's best to keep anything your not using unplugged, during any storm its best to unplug anything sensitive.

When that being said, I keep the important stuff on an UPS and never unplug anything anymore.

 

[carocuore]

It's ok
If anything were to fail the fuse on the plug would protect the strip, unless it's been replaced with tinfoil or a paperclip.

But you should just unplug it when you're not using it.