Get A Surge Protector for your Plasma TV.

This might sound obvious but its worth mentioning. 'Electrical Spikes' in domestic power supply are very common. This is when the voltage supplied to a home is inconsistent. Most of the time an appliance will be unaffected but sometimes it can completely wipe out a component. Processors in Plasma TV's (and PC's) are particularly susceptible.

A rarer but more consistently devastating event is a lightning strike. It does not need to be on the scale you might see on the news when roofs are zapped off. It can be a strike in the wrong place at the wrong time where some of the power finds its way via structure or cable to your brand new TV.

The simple way to protect yourself is to buy a decent surge protector. This accessory will absorb electrical spikes to protect your valuable equipment.

A good make is Belkin and can be found in most electrical stores. The reason I recommend Belkin is not because their surge protectors are best, after all, most makes are made in the same handful of factories in the usual Asian countries.

The reason I do is because if you check the box many of the said surge protectors come with free insurance covering many thousands of pounds. And if you check your home insurance policy you might find that lightning strike is covered on the buildings but NOT the contents policy. Therefore if an inconsiderate bolt of lightening were to strike your house the 50 inch pride and joy might not be covered. So a few extra quid for a Belkin might be worth it.