[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by raynitsche

Thanks for the answers. Last question. Would a good lightning rod system eliminate the need for a surge protector? Do I need a combination of both?

Thanks in advance.

I am not an expert but I think you would want both. The lightning rod system will protect you from a direct strike from the heavens and the surge protector would protect you if the strike hits elsewhere and causes a ground surge.

I only have the surge protector. When I moved here they could only be rented. Several years ago SECO started selling them. Much cheaper in the long run if you plan on sticking around TV. They also gave me surge protectors for all of my electronics which I installed.