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groundloop

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2. We had strong storms very close, one cable box got zapped.

Reply to Phentex (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:44 PM

Aug 2016

Hopefully that's all the damage - sometimes with lightning it can take a few days for electronics to die. It doesn't take a direct hit either, just close is enough to induce high voltages in wiring (AND PLUMBING).

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My house was struck by lightning Thursday night... [View all] Phentex Aug 2016 OP

Glad you and your family are ok alfie Aug 2016 #1

Thanks! Phentex Aug 2016 #5

We had strong storms very close, one cable box got zapped. groundloop Aug 2016 #2

Two neighbors had issues... Phentex Aug 2016 #6

We had the same problem a couple of weeks ago. murielm99 Aug 2016 #3

Strange the way it travels... Phentex Aug 2016 #7

We had an intense storm but mostly passed south of here GoDawgs Aug 2016 #4

I had just been complaining about the drought... Phentex Aug 2016 #8