Another Lightning Strike!
 

Another house this time in the Village of Lynnhaven was struck yesterday, looks like mostly garage damage and the couple was home at the time!
Have to disagree with others this season is the worst in my 12 years here!

It is on my street of Evelynton Loop, probably about 400 feet though from my house at another part of the Loop.

There was an incredibly loud thunder clap at about 4:30 PM Saturday during the Netherlands vs. Brazil match I was watching. I prayed the TV would not get knocked out again.

So sorry for my fellow Evelynton Loopers.

My dog Beau and I just walked by it about 30 minutes ago and there is still a very strong smell of smoke.

This summer has seen the worst storms in this area of the Villages since we moved here in June of 2005. Our house was hit by a lightning strike last month but it just threw out the circuits-- fried them beyond repair-- and knocked out the cable (TV/Internet but not phone). We also probably lost the ice maker in the refrigerator.

So glad to know you're ok! I've posted recently too that we lost a lot of electrical items a few weeks ago. I think we can all be thankful we're all ok and our houses are still standing!

Okay so gang who's the best at installing lightning rods?

Kitty I think people have recommended A1 Lightning out of Ocala, there's a thread on it somewhere. We used someone else years ago don't remember the name though been about 8 years since we had them installed.

Have a rough idea of the cost?

I would think it would depend on the size of the house and bird cage etc. I believe I read people quoting 2K or more, it would be best to get a free estimate which I am sure they could give you.

A neighbor got a quote for around $1350 for a 2000 sf Designer on our street from Advanced Lightening. He said A1 was a little higher.

I know a Begonia on our street was $2700. Don't know which company.

We just had A-1 Lightning Protection do our home and were very happy with there workmanship. Owner Jeff Lewis is very nice to talk to. 3/2 Ranch.

has there been a home hit with the rods installed? i wonder if they really protect your home from a strike?

Go to Lake Sumter Landing. You will see lightning rods on buildings including the gazebo in the square. Obviously, the Developer's design team thought they were a good idea - and to my knowledge have not been hit by lightning.

I have them on my house which is 12 years old. No hits but would it have been hit without them? Who knows? The man I bought the home from was an electrical engineer and totally respected the power of electricity. The lightning rods were not a selling point for me but I do feel safer than without them.

I did not think that the purpose of lightning rods is to keep your house from being hit but to redirect the lightning power away from the house and down into the ground.

Technically if the lightning rods attract the lightning, the house has been hit.

Z

It's all about one's comfort level. IMHO

Are you a risk taker or need to feel totally safe?

I would like to error on the side of caution, and know I did everything in my power to keep me safe and protect my home, (investment) but that's me. :smiley: