[jrref]

For cable surge protection you can install these on the main cable line coming into your home or at every cable device you have such as your cable modem and TVs. There will be some small loss through these devices but they will work.
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The other option is to use this device since it has more supression capacity but you need to be very careful replacing the gas discharge tube since you can push it into the barrel very easily. If you need to remove the gas tube from the unit, place the unit on a flat surface with the port facing up and be aware that it could possibly fall inside the unit.
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[jrref]

Originally Posted by MrLindy

The statement concerning "No Lightning Protection in the Villages" is NOT correct!

Many homes DO HAVE Lightning protection installed. Look on/at the roof tops on homes - and you see those with protection will usually have small rods located usually on the corners and other points along the roof.

There is a local company that install the systems - and they are certified by a National Lightning Rod association.

Also, SURGE protection is NOT the same thing as Lightning protection.

You may consider calling "Triangle Lightning Protection" at: (352) 483-7020 to see if they may help you.

Thanks for this because most don't realize and or understand these facts here in the Villages.

[Babubhat]

Buy or don’t. You have homeowners insurance. Too much pointless handwringing. It’s a remote possibility but people feel the need to buy. Vendors selling fear of the unknown

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Buy or don’t. You have homeowners insurance. Too much pointless handwringing. It’s a remote possibility but people feel the need to buy. Vendors selling fear of the unknown

Have you ever spoken to someone who had major damage and had to deal with their insurance company? Apparently not.

This is thread is to create awareness and state the facts for those interested.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by jrref

Have you ever spoken to someone who had major damage and had to deal with their insurance company? Apparently not.

This is thread is to create awareness and state the facts for those interested.

Be honest, the purpose of this thread is to try to convince more Villagers to make a purchase. There have been so many threads on this and the LPS topic that anyone with a ToTV account is already aware.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Be honest, the purpose of this thread is to try to convince more Villagers to make a purchase. There have been so many threads on this and the LPS topic that anyone with a ToTV account is already aware.

To even be more honest, there is no way for you to know this but we are still getting an overwhelming number of requests for information on the subject which is why I created a group on Next Door. Nextdoor in addition to the threads here on TOTV.

Some may see it as a business opportunity, and it is for those companies offering these services but for everyone else it's explaining the facts, the myths, and where to get help if needed. Unless you have met a Villager who's life was altered by a lightning event where not only was their home destroyed but all their personal belongings gone, it will be very hard to relate how serious this risk can be and how important it is to discuss it during the storm season we have here in Central Florida so that Villagers can make an informed decision which will be best for their situation. I hope that no one here ever gets hit by lightning or a power surge caused by a strike and there is a good chance you won't but at least for those who do care, they have the resources to take any or no action. Hope this helps.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jrref

To even be more honest, there is no way for you to know this but we are still getting an overwhelming number of requests for information on the subject which is why I created a group on Next Door. Nextdoor in addition to the threads here on TOTV.

Some may see it as a business opportunity, and it is for those companies offering these services but for everyone else it's explaining the facts, the myths, and where to get help if needed. Unless you have met a Villager who's life was altered by a lightning event where not only was their home destroyed but all their personal belongings gone, it will be very hard to relate how serious this risk can be and how important it is to discuss it during the storm season we have here in Central Florida so that Villagers can make an informed decision which will be best for their situation. I hope that no one here ever gets hit by lightning or a power surge caused by a strike and there is a good chance you won't but at least for those who do care, they have the resources to take any or no action. Hope this helps.

Who is this "we" that you speak of?

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Who is this "we" that you speak of?

The Villages Lightning Study Group.

[deborah.pfau@outlook.com]

I'm not sure why some people are complaining about the information in this forum. I found it very informative, and I learned some things I never knew about lightning and surge protection. Keep new information coming. I think it's especially helpful for newcomers to The Villages who are just finding out about lightning and surge protection.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Buy or don’t. You have homeowners insurance. Too much pointless handwringing. It’s a remote possibility but people feel the need to buy. Vendors selling fear of the unknown

And some won't even buy insurance, too much hand wringing involved. Nothing new, of course, there is always go fund me, right?

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by jrref

The Villages Lightning Study Group.

I think anybody who follows the threads on this subject knew that answer.