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Old 06-28-2021, 08:28 AM
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Default Lightning Rods or Surge Suppression (or both, or neither) Personal decision.

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Originally Posted by Ritagoyer View Post
What about a whole house surge Protector do they work or are lighting rods better?
It depends on if you get a direct lightning strike or an indirect lightning strike.
Both would be best but would that be overkill?
For me, a surge suppressor installed at the electrical panel in the garage by an electrician was the answer.

Two helpful videos below from "ASK This Old House"

Lightning Rods
Installing Whole House Lightning Protection | Ask This Old House - YouTube

Surge Protection
How to Install Surge Protection | Ask This Old House - YouTube