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Old 08-13-2025, 09:09 AM
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Absolutely a close thunderstorm could be the cause of sudden problems with electronics but that doesn't say anything at all about whether lightning struck nearby or actually struck the home.
OK so then tell us, how does the close thunderstorm cause these sudden problems with electronics?
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Old 08-13-2025, 09:13 AM
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I guess we are done? Anyone else pro or con for a Lightning or Surge Protections System?
Thanks jrref for all your value information. Thanks to you and the Villages Lightning Study Group here is my protection system. Left to Right: Lightning rods, Electric meter surge protector, Circuit breaker surge protector (in garage), Surge protection for high value electronics (PC, etc), and numerous in-house surge protectors strips/modules for all other home electronic appliances and devices of value -- including a separate surge protector on my A/C unit.
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Old 08-13-2025, 09:43 AM
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OK so then tell us, how does the close thunderstorm cause these sudden problems with electronics?
Bad wording on my part. I should have phrased it as:

Absolutely a close thunderstorm could be the cause of sudden problems with electronics but that doesn't say anything at all about whether lightning struck nearby vice whether it actually struck the home.

Meaning yes, of course, a power surge coincident with a thunderstorm indicates lightning struck nearby, but "nearby" could mean it actually struck the home. The fact of damaged equipment doesn't tell you whether the home was struck or not.
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Bad wording on my part. I should have phrased it as:

Absolutely a close thunderstorm could be the cause of sudden problems with electronics but that doesn't say anything at all about whether lightning struck nearby vice whether it actually struck the home.

Meaning yes, of course, a power surge coincident with a thunderstorm indicates lightning struck nearby, but "nearby" could mean it actually struck the home. The fact of damaged equipment doesn't tell you whether the home was struck or not.
About 30 years ago lightning struck a large tree that was about 50 feet from my home and the surge fried my modem, monitor, and PC video card. Those items were in the room closest to the tree - and nothing else in the house was affected - that I know of.
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Bad wording on my part. I should have phrased it as:

Absolutely a close thunderstorm could be the cause of sudden problems with electronics but that doesn't say anything at all about whether lightning struck nearby vice whether it actually struck the home.

Meaning yes, of course, a power surge coincident with a thunderstorm indicates lightning struck nearby, but "nearby" could mean it actually struck the home. The fact of damaged equipment doesn't tell you whether the home was struck or not.
OK Thank you.
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Thanks jrref for all your value information. Thanks to you and the Villages Lightning Study Group here is my protection system. Left to Right: Lightning rods, Electric meter surge protector, Circuit breaker surge protector (in garage), Surge protection for high value electronics (PC, etc), and numerous in-house surge protectors strips/modules for all other home electronic appliances and devices of value -- including a separate surge protector on my A/C unit.
Same here, I've delt with insurance companies three different times (not in FL) for damage from induced lightening and it took months of frustration the get things corrected and reimbursed.

Other exterior items connected via a disconnect box to consider include: tankless hot water heater, SPA, Pool equipment. They are fed by long wires which may be more susceptible to induced surges.

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Same here, I've delt with insurance companies three different times (not in FL) for damage from induced lightening and it took months of frustration the get things corrected and reimbursed.

Other exterior items connected via a disconnect box to consider include: tankless hot water heater, SPA, Pool equipment. They are fed by long wires which may be more susceptible to induced surges.

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This is why if you are thinking about Whole House Surge protection, for a couple hundred dollars you can have one installed by your favorite electrician or Dave Robinson of Lake Deaton Electric who has a very fair price to install the Eaton Ultra right now.
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Very good points! My next question has probably been addressed. What reputable companies have folks have experience with that install lightening protection systems?
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Hello,
I read in your post that you will have a presentation on Tue., 8/19 at Mulberry Grove Rec. Center starting at 6:00pm. Can you please confirm and let me know what room you will be in.

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Hello,
I read in your post that you will have a presentation on Tue., 8/19 at Mulberry Grove Rec. Center starting at 6:00pm. Can you please confirm and let me know what room you will be in.

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I'm not sure so just ask at the front desk.
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Very good points! My next question has probably been addressed. What reputable companies have folks have experience with that install lightening protection systems?
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Hello,
I read in your post that you will have a presentation on Tue., 8/19 at Mulberry Grove Rec. Center starting at 6:00pm. Can you please confirm and let me know what room you will be in.

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I just found out it will be in the Sprit room at Mulbery Grove Rec Center.
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