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Lightning rod protection
I posted here I was going to install them myself, but I ran into this guy and worked a deal with 4 rods a small weather vane two grounds for just over what the parts would cost. UL listed etc. $600.
He did nice neat work I was watching the install. His name is Rich 866.415.2231 |
Was installation UL inspected and certified?
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No, lightning protection isn't required in the first place. it's not required to have it inspected.
All the parts were UL approved with stamps or stickers. |
Never said it was, just asked the question.
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From the July 2013 POA Bulletin, regarding ligntning rods.
Buyer Beware! If you do opt to install a LPS be advised that this is an unregulated business so you need to carefully consider your choice of installer. For the best results seek quotes from installers who are “listed” by Underwriters Laboratories and the Lightning Protection Institute. We have observed three firms working in The Villages: |
There's an important difference between the components being UL listed and the installation UL inspected. Installing approved components in a manner that doesn't truly protect the dwelling is marginally better than not installing them. Our UL inspection was done after the installation and the inspector suggested an additional connection between our outside garage lights and the grounding cable just to make sure. It passed without that connection, but the inspector thought it made it better. No additional charge for the connection, either.
Not to cast doubt on your installation, Jimbo, but to add some information for others looking for lightning protection. |
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In your opinion, I believe it was done to code since you did not see the install you should not make your aforesaid assumptions.
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Lightning Protection Institute
This website has a bunch of info on lightning rods. There IS some science to this.
Lightning.org |
I'm hoping my neighbors have them installed. I figure if they put rods up the lightening will have less of a chance to hit my house.
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The above is one of the common lightning myths that persists in this community. If you research the matter you will find that it is not supported by science and experience. A good place to start is Dr. Martin Uman's book, The Art and Science of Lightning Protection, that can be found in The Villages Library. You may also wish to check it out on line by visiting the Lightning Protection Institute web site. Further, in July 2008 a home in Sunset Pointe, without lightning rods, was struck by lightning and totally destroyed. The home next door and another across the street with lightning rods did not experience any damage even with this powerful nearby lightning stroke.
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