<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>I have a client who's Mate three basically seized up, Lost its programming and I did a manual reprogram which it then proceeded to lose that also. I called Outback tech they suggested I reset to factory default and then reprogram which due to the fact I had to leave Colorado for 48 hours I can't do it now the system is complete shut down.</div><div id="AppleMailSignature">The tech at Outback said that lightning strikes nearby could exhibit an EMP effect on the mate or even static that would cause this to happen.</div><div id="AppleMailSignature">Is anyone aware of any filtration/ surge protection device that might work without interfering with the maid threes function and accommodate an ethernet cable? </div><div id="AppleMailSignature">Phil Underkuffler at outback if you want to chime in on this I'd appreciate it and since it is lightning season in Colorado I'm sure other people may appreciate it too </div><div id="AppleMailSignature">From the road in Idaho thanks<br><br><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 13pt;">Dana Orzel 2087217003</span><div>Great Solarworks Inc - NABCEP#051112-136</div><div><a href="mailto:E-dana@solarwork.com">E-dana@solarwork.com</a> c-2087217003</div><div>"Responsible Technology for Responsible People since 1988"</div></div></body></html>