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Thx for all the info! Any idea what an avg cost is for the Eaton surge protector system?
I think both Pikes and Lenhart Electric are quoting in the $550 range.
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Good info and guidance, thanks for sharing!

I'll add surge protection is now required per the electrical code for new builds.

The manufacturer of CCST gas lines now recommend a LPS for lightening prone areas.
After installing Lightning Rods, I replaced the yellow gas lines in the attic with black iron pipe - which is lightning proof.
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Yesterday, Len Hathaway, the head of the Villages Lightning Study Group took me on a tour of homes up north near the Sunset Pointe area to show me the homes that have been struck by lightning over the years. These homes generally have gas and the dreaded CSST flexible gas pipe which can fail and cause a fire during a lightning event. Many people in these areas have a Lightning Protection System to protect their homes given they have this gas piping in their home. But many do not and it may be becasue they are new owners who have no idea about this threat. Some people have taken the gas out of their homes. That said, if you live in these areas and have the original CSST yellow flexible gas piping in your home, you should definetely consider installing a lightning protection system to protect your home becasue the probability of a significant fire from a lightning event is much higher. The tour was very interesting expecially looking at the houses in Sunset Pointe and St. Charles which recently burnt down. When you see the results of a lightning event in the news paper, it gives you concern but when you see it in person and can smell the burnt home and see the personal belongings burnt and destroyed through the openings in the home, it becomes real. I mentioned to Len that he get an open air bus or give golf cart tours to Villagers!
My husband said the gas line in our attic is black. Is this the safer kind? Our home in DeLuna is two years old.
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No, homes south of Rt.44 have the newer updated flexible gas piping. Not as good as black pipe but there haven't been any issues with lightning.
Our home in DeLuna has black gas piping in the attic. Is it the updated flexible gas piping, or better?
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Why do firefighters not recommend a LPS? Job security?
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Has anyone called A-1 or Triangle recently to get a quote? Just curious how backed up they are currently. I’m guessing it’s a long wait list.
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Our home in DeLuna has black gas piping in the attic. Is it the updated flexible gas piping, or better?
Yes. But the manufacturer of that tubing recommends the following:

https://www.gastite.com/downloads/pd...e_di_guide.pdf


IMPORTANT LIGHTENING SAFETY WARNING

ALL OWNERS
should consult a lightning safety consultant to determine whether installation of a lightning protection system would be required to achieve sufficient protection for all building components from lightning.

Factors to consider include whether the area is prone to lightning. Areas with high lightning risk include but are not limited to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, ...

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Our home in DeLuna has black gas piping in the attic. Is it the updated flexible gas piping, or better?
The black flexible piping is better than the yellow, but it is not lightning proof -- only black iron pipe is (like I have). Either way, if you have gas service in your attic you should have lightning rods - unless you eventually want to see a story about your house in the newspaper.
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I think both Pikes and Lenhart Electric are quoting in the $550 range.
Lenhart has a special deal that will expire shortly where they will install the Eaton Ultra for $450. In order to get the discount you need to mention you were referred by John on Talk of the Villages.

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Yes. But the manufacturer of that tubing recommends the following:

https://www.gastite.com/downloads/pd...e_di_guide.pdf


IMPORTANT LIGHTENING SAFETY WARNING

ALL OWNERS
should consult a lightning safety consultant to determine whether installation of a lightning protection system would be required to achieve sufficient protection for all building components from lightning.

Factors to consider include whether the area is prone to lightning. Areas with high lightning risk include but are not limited to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, ...

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Has anyone called A-1 or Triangle recently to get a quote? Just curious how backed up they are currently. I’m guessing it’s a long wait list.
As of yesterday my neighbor got an install date of November 20th. Yes they are very booked. You can also try Triangle Lightning protection. A1 and Triangle do basically the same quality job. Triangle may be slightly more expensive but their availability may be better since they have several trained and certified installation crews. It's worth it to give them a call.
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Why do firefighters not recommend a LPS? Job security?
The reason is they are not trained and should not be commenting but referring you to a knowledgable source. If you speak to any of the captains, most have been trained or seen the presentations to give you a reliable answer.
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After installing Lightning Rods, I replaced the yellow gas lines in the attic with black iron pipe - which is lightning proof.
Was it necessary to open up any walls to replace the flexible pipe? Was the line from the meter to the attic, and the attic to gas units replaced. Is there a plumber you recommend to do this work? Seems like one might want to do this regardless of having an LPS installed.
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Lenhart has a special deal that will expire shortly where they will install the Eaton Ultra for $450.
Just called them and was quoted $550.
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Was it necessary to open up any walls to replace the flexible pipe? Was the line from the meter to the attic, and the attic to gas units replaced. Is there a plumber you recommend to do this work? Seems like one might want to do this regardless of having an LPS installed.
Jesse Mobley Gas Piping did a great job 8 years ago, but it is now a closed business. No walls were opened, but all exposed yellow CSST were replaced. If CSST did exist within the walls it would be within the cement block walls. The scariest moment of my move to the Villages was finding the yellow CSST gas lines in my attic - which are now gone.
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Anybody have any experience with Lightning Defense out of Zephyrhills?
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