Lightning Protection


I've read on other posts that a whole house arrestor is the best protection against damage from lightning strikes. Can anybody describe what having an arrestor installed would entail? Is this something the power company has to perform, or can any qualified electrician do the work? How expensive is it? How effective is it, or do I have to supplement the arrestor with other safeguards?

Thanks!
onhwy61

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SQUARE-D Makes a surge arrester for residental. I think it's around $300.00 or a little less. This is a great first line of defense against any unwanted spikes coming in off the line. These can be installed by an electrician in about one hour.

True lightning protection is another animal. You need to install a lightning rod or rods and grounding grid. Better have someone who knows lightning protection systems over to do the work.