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Old 07-23-2024, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
Two of our nearby neighbors have flagpoles higher than our house. Does this give us any protection from strikes?
Sorry but no, there's additional risk of a side flash since they are not grounded and the wiring/gas lines in your home are grounded.

One way to think about it is a LPS is like an umbrella over your house. The rods are dispersed in a pattern to protect energy from a potential direct strike around the outside of your home. Minimizing risk of damage.

Last edited by Altavia; 07-23-2024 at 07:08 PM.