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Old 11-26-2017, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
I am a retired professional electrical engineer, here is my humble opinion:
First, there is nothing you can install in or on your home to protect from a DIRECT STRIKE. Lightning protection system will limit the possibility of a fire, but will do very little for the surge associated with the DIRECT STRIKE.


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