Has there been any problem with lightning strikes? I live in an area with a lot of lightning.
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No problems after over a year. We also live at 7700 ft in the Rocky Mountains where we get lots of lightning. I do suggest you run a ground wire to a ground rod. This will only cost you around $20-30 for the ground rod, wire, and the connectors but will ensure that in the case of a lightning strike to the turbine the lightning is discharged to ground. This will protect your investment better than an insurance policy ;) Also if you are in a high wind area I would get a higher wattage turbine since this one is constantly trying to slow itself in our wind. 20-30 mph with 50+ mph gusts.
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I'm using a few of these on the outside of my house in insect-rich Florida, and while I haven't systematically sampled the different light fixtures around the house, and with the caveat that some sides of the house may be naturally more prone to bugs than the other sides... I *think* that may be right. At least so far this year I haven't noticed the masses of insects around the lights that I sometimes see. That said, if LEDs attract fewer bugs, that may be a double-edged sword. If they're not coming to your outdoor floodlights, they'll still be coming to your windows (unless your whole house is LED inside too!). I've had mine in use regularly for several months now and really do like them so far. Feit seems to make a great LED.
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I haven't had any troubles with mine not working after being exposed to rain. but in Tx we don't get a lot of rain...
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The AcuRite detector responds to the radio frequency noise made by the lightning strikes so ambient noise is not a problem. However the little detector is only an additional aid for detecting lightning approaching. Always listen for thunder and if you hear distant thunder you should get inside out of the pool. I live in FL and lightning is a serious threat here and elsewhere.
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if you here a mum please check to see if it had a lightening strike. Thats what happen to ours. It took the strike and saved the entertainment system. We relaced it with another Monster Power strip.
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So far I've had no problems with any weather. I've had rain, frozen rain and snow and it has had no effect on the performance of the light.
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I've had one for about 8 months and it has survived several thunderstorms without any issues.Only complaint is the dark colors have started to fade.
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Hello, I had my surge protector for over 6 months now and I can tell you that I has saved my electronics several times. I live in Tampa Florida where lightening is quite common. The equipment has been helpful keeping my electronics (tv, computer, home theater ) in good working condition. I heard of neighbors having issues with some electronics due to the lightening. Therefore , I give this product thumbs up. Thanks
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I've had these lights for months and they have never blown out, just use a surge protector and you should be fine
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I have had my light for quite a while now and have never encountered this problem.
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Blue board. Don't know about the life difference between the twoIf you live in a lightning prone area, remember to keep all wire runs as short as possible. Lightning does NOT have to have a direct hit to distroy electronics. It can be a cloud to cloud strike that induces enough voltage to fry electronics, and the damage won't be visible to the eye.
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No lightening strikes but a number of power surges during recent storms. We have mostly our cell phones and laptops/pads charging on this in the evenings with no problems.
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We have had several cloudy/rainy days lately here in the deep south and I noticed this crazy light still coming on when I walk by, but like I said before, It comes on during the day time but seldom at night :(
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I have not experienced any issues with these. I have them in the home and outside. Enclosed bathroom ceiling lamps and similar have been fine.
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I don't think you will need anything like that. We live in Florida which has a lot of lightning strikes and power surges. Haven't had any problems. This is a good product.
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Ummm....how many times have been a victim of lightning? I haven't done any real wold testing, thank goodness. Fyi the end has a small metal tip, the handle is wood and the rest are probably metal wires to hold the thing open. Hope that helps.
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Yes, I currently live in a high wind area and have had no issues with it at all.