Re: Lightning Protection
We had a whole house surge suppressor installed, and we installed in addition lots of smaller surge suppressors on things like televisions and computers. However, in no way did we think this was protection against anything other than minor or even significant fluctuations in voltage, and certainly not against a direct lightning hit. In light of the situation of the house in Poinciana, maybe we need to think more seriously about what's involved in setting up a house that is truly protected against lightning. Given the covenants and restrictions in our deeds, are lightning rods even acceptable? What are the alternatives? Are there warranties covering any system that is supposed to protect a house against a lightning strike? The Poinciana thing should really provoke some food for thought; thank goodness no one was hurt there, but imagine returning home to a leveled house....
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