is it lightning resistant
935222
Seeing as there is very little metal alloys to the construction of this, it is likely that you will not get struck by lighting. But lighting is not prejudice and you can get hit with or without an umbrella.
935223
I would say not, but the likelihood of being struck by lightning is extremely small, with or without the umbrella.
935224
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.
935225
The description says the handle is made of lightening resistant fiberglass.
935226
I have no clue..lol...never been struck by lightening before furthermore with the Umbrella..:D
146160
Everything is emp proof if it is in a faraday cage. Otherwise any electronic will be destroyed. (Including this)
80137
Yes. That's the main reason I purchased mine and believe me...it works great ! It can detect lightning when you aren't able to see it. A very good device for the price !
14325
Yes, it'll protect against most any surge other then a direct lightning hit.
81023
Because it is in your attic, it doesn't need to be grounded. There will be something higher - the roof and chimney - that lightning will hit first.
1642487
No lightning. Does have a walllwart.However it never worked. Company was very responsive and would have sent a new one but the shipping cost was more than buying a new one on Amazon.
1325741
Thunder -No. Lightning, and static electricity, it will protect your equipment to some degree. Although there is no protection against an act of God that being a direct hit by lightning. If you ensure your grounds are done correctly and you utilize grounded ethernet cable it will do a very good job in protecting your equipment.
2192954
It is designed to be weather resistant. The switches are covered by a plastic membrane and it has robust ground fault protection. As a precaution we cover it when not in use with a contractor's trash bag secure at the bottom with a bungee cord.
2140574
No, I'm afraid it's not. The wires and workings are pretty well shielded (I accidentally spiled a cup of water on mine and none of it got in there) but not well enough for exterior use.
1500936
Its supposed to be. Haven't tested it on hard rain. Is at least water resistant.
647891
Mine has the lightning bolt and it works great. (I hadn't noticed the lightning before... thanks)
970093
No. Its not weather resistant. Plus its so quiet its not worth the purchase..
1124840
we have lots of lightning bugs so I don't think so. Best check with the manufacturer.
267018
Yes it is, at least that's what it says on the box ! It doesn't have a surge protector light on it, like most surge protectors, But if it wasn't built in to it, I'm sure, they would advertise it as a surge protector ! But it is a really cool unit, with 2 usb moutlets, 2 1 amp, & 2 2.1 amp for faster charging, very cool !
988904
While it appears to be completely sealed and weather resistant, I believe I read in the accompanying literature that it is not officially rated for exterior applications. I would trust using it in under a soffit if it did not rain directly on the light.
1332606
I am an electrician and have pretty good understanding of how lightning works. I would not have any wire in the ground without a protector unit. Nothing can guarantee 100% protection when it comes to lightning, but I feel this unit is as safe as it gets. Thanks, Don.
1160021
Yes, it states it is weatherproof and it did hold up nicely under recent severe thunderstorms.