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Lightning Strikes and Electrical System Protection

I have had lightning strikes that have blown out sections of the PVC conduit, What can I can do to prevent lightning damage.


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Electrical Protection Against Lightning Strikes

Electrical Question: I have had two underground PVC conduit runs going 120′ from inside the house to a boat house on a salt water canal.

Background: Dana, a Homeowner from Lynn Haven, FL.
Additional Comments: Enjoyed articles I saw while researching my issue.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Dana.

Electrical Damage from Lightning Strikes

Lightning strikes can cause a lot of serious problems with electrical wiring and the electrical components. When a home has been struck by lightening and the electrical systems are not working right it is advisable that the electrical power should be turned off.

Contact a qualified electrical contractor who can perform visual inspections and electrical tests to identify and make the necessary repairs as needed.

Consider the following items that could help prevent future damage from lightning strikes.

Power Conditioning and Surge Protection

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Power Quality – Part 1
Home electrical power quality issues can create a number of problems. The article will inform you about devices that will help prevent power quality occurrences from happening in your home.
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Power Quality – Part 2
Maintaining power quality is possible when your home is protected with devices that will minimize occurrences that can create a number of problems. This article explains the areas of your home you should consider protecting.
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Surge Protection
This article explains what surge devices are available and how they can help protect your home electronic devices.
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Surge Arresters and Suppressors
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Computer Surge Protection
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Surge Protection for Home Electronic Devices
Voltage Spikes, Surges and other Electrical Disturbances can ruin or severely damage computers, DVD Players, Stereos, televisions,and wreak havoc with telecommunications systems. Here is how to prevent this from happening to you.
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Primary House Surge Protection
This article explains what surge devices are available and how they can help protect your home with Home Surge Protection Methods on the Primary Electrical Service
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Surge Lightning Protection
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Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors
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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!

The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
This is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!

The Plug-In Outlet Tester
This is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!

The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter
My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires.
This handy tool has multiple uses:
The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation.
The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets..

The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.


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