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Old 06-28-2023, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by pikeselectric View Post
Asianthree, WOW what a story We have seen and heard of a lot of nearby and direct lightning strikes in the area and responded to damage caused by these instances, even within the year or so. We do not provide or recommend lightning rods. Instead we feel whole home surge protection is the best plan of action, in case of a nearby strike or surges into the home in case of such issues. What some homeowners do not realize is such occurance can cause serious damage if you are next door or even in the same Village. - Casandra from Pike's Electric 352-748-6251
Very poor advise, surge protection will not protect a direct strike to a gas line.
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