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Lightning damage

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  • 05-08-2013 9:16pm
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    2 stroke
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    Twice in the last 6 years I've had an issue of minor lightning damage in my home, where it appears that a surge has come in through the phone line.
    The first time blew chips off an internal modem, and the recent time disabled my netopia router.
    I have been told that there should be some sort of protection at the pole that should protect against such surges. Is this true? Is there anything I should do myself?
    It is impractical to disconnect everything every time we go out.


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    eircom: Alan
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    2 stroke wrote: »
    Twice in the last 6 years I've had an issue of minor lightning damage in my home, where it appears that a surge has come in through the phone line.
    The first time blew chips off an internal modem, and the recent time disabled my netopia router.
    I have been told that there should be some sort of protection at the pole that should protect against such surges. Is this true? Is there anything I should do myself?
    It is impractical to disconnect everything every time we go out.
    Hi 2 stroke

    I'm not aware of such details but If you contact eircom broadband technical support (1890260260) option 0 they may be able to guide you on the best course of action to take.

    Apologies for any inconvenience.

    Al


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