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Old 06-26-2014, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA View Post
I am not sure a lightening rod would help much form a direct hit. Maybe? Have to weigh the cost which I believe is quite high against the risk. Kind of like sinkhole danger. Hope you can post some costs after you get the work done.
I think a direct hit is what the lightning rods will divert to ground. It's the indirect ones the rods will not help.
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