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Originally Posted by CarlR33
Ok, so this just happened to me Monday night. Lightning strike did not appear to be a direct hit or I cannot find any holes anywhere for entry but it did come into the house blowing all my LED cabinet lights, sprinkler controller, smart WiFi wall switch, one computer monitor, cable modem as well as separate WiFi modem, LED attic light, garage door opener, microwave oven, and lastly the flexible gas supply hose on the gas stove (see pic). I was in the house when it happened and had neighbors texting me did your house get hit. Another resident in our village had a similar hit on their stove gas supply line about a month ago. I will be calling Duke to get their surge protection at the meter. I do not think from what I have read on here that lightning rods would have helped since it was not a direct hit?
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With a direct or nearby strike strong enough to cause damage, insulation in appliances or the homes wiring could be degraded.
There's risk at some point the insulation could degrade over time enough to arc and start a fire.
There are devices like Ting designed to provide early warning and prevent fires. Some insurance companies provide them at no charge.
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