tempstar said:
Someone used a wet cloth to wipe my surge protector, where my PC and monitor was plugged in. ... Should I replace the surge protector in case some water got in it?
How does water cause a voltage increase? It doesn't. Electronics can be washed in a dishwasher as long as it can also be dried. We wash electronics in a dishwasher after manufacturing. The power strip must be dry so that it does not harm itself - does not draw too much current. Excessive voltage is necessary to harm the monitor or computer. How does water cause a voltage increase? It doesn't.