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Old 07-26-2014, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV View Post
I have noticed the last two storms, made my phone ring once, and the smoke alarms, went off. The latest storm had this occurrence, happening twice.

Is this a sign that lightning is hitting close to my house?

I'm pretty sure the original owner had nothing installed, to protect it from storms. Is this a sign I should get lightning rods and surge protection?

Thank GOD that all appliances worked after the storms.

Please advise.

Joe, I think everyone should have a whole house surge protector installed. Seco will do it for you for two-three hundred dollars or something like five dollars a month on your bill. Also at that time they give you several individual surge protectors for appliances and computers. We had to buy more than they gave us, but they aren't expensive at the hardware store.
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