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retiredguy123 06-28-2021 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1966064)
Why do you think they are a waste of money?

Lightning protection is expensive, and damage from lightning is extremely unlikely. A whole house surge protector will not prevent lightning damage, and, if you read the warranty, it basically excludes almost everything that it is designed to protect. Homeowners insurance will cover most damage from lightning and electrical surges.

Altavia 06-28-2021 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1966072)
Lightning protection is expensive, and damage from lightning is extremely unlikely. A whole house surge protector will not prevent lightning damage, and, if you read the warranty, it basically excludes almost everything that it is designed to protect. Homeowners insurance will cover most damage from lightning and electrical surges.

Testing shows if you do both, the effectiveness of the combination is good.

Nothing is perfect, the idea of to reduce the severity and risk.

It's not much more expensive ($1-2 K depending on home size) than my deductable. The time and inconvenience of making a claim is huge. Making a claim can get you cancelled.

Adding protection to a home with metallic gas lines in the attic is a no brainier...


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