Post Lightning Strike tests

[tklimala]

What kind of testing should I have done on my house after a lighting strike. I'd hate to find out too late that a wire in the wall was fried. Any and all information is appreciated.

klimalala@2mardiv.usmc.mil

 

[hornetd]

Re: Post Lightning Strike tests

I would suggest that your wring be tested using a megger which is the common name for a megohmmeter. By applying a test voltage of three to four hundred volts to the wiring and assuring that there are no ground faults or circuit crosses you can be reasonably sure that the wiring system is still safe. Such testing would have to be very carefully done because a misapplied megger can cause damage to some parts of the electrical system.
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Tom

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: Post Lightning Strike tests

You might want to take a look at this thread.
Don