Lightning Damage to Electrical, Electronic & Communication Equipment

As discussed in our Failure Analysis of Equipment, Appliances & Products section, we are surrounded by complex electronic equipment in our homes and offices. Sometimes, nature takes a toll on electronic systems because of their vulnerability to lightning strikes.

The Warren Group engineers have investigated numerous cases of lightning strikes to:

• HVAC systems,
• heat pumps,
• irrigation system motors,
• alarm systems,
• electronic equipment,
• internal wiring, and
• various structures.