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Old 08-06-2021, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
Do Lightning rods, properly installed, safely direct lightning strikes that hit your home down into the earth near your home?

Or is this a scam?
Yes they work. My house was hit a couple of years ago & we didn't even know it until someone mentioned that one of our rods was crooked. We called the installer who checked the rod and confirmed the lightning strike. Insurance doesn't help, if your house burns down or is so damaged that it is uninhabitable.

Indirect lightning strikes are another story. That is why you should have a 3 prong protection: lightning protection system on the house; SECO or panel surge protection; & in-home surge protection on each valuable electronic devise.