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Old 04-04-2022, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os View Post
Lighting is a huge problem to appliances especially if the strike is close. I have a whole house power surge protector, installed by SECO, as well as a surge protector on each electrical appliance in my house. That includes my garage door opener as well. I also have a surge protector for the cable line to my router. Every barrier helps prevent what you have experienced. In addition I have a surge protector on my AC unit that SunKool installed. Despite every precaution, if the strike is close enough there is the real risk on damage to your appliances. I’m sorry this happened to you, especially with a new tv.
Agree.

If you have A SPA, wise to add a surge protector there also..