Lightning Strike? Check Every Connected Device (Hidden Damage Guide)

Name: Nessco Tech Services
Address: Tampa, FL, 33602, US
Telephone: (813) 702-3155
Price range: $75-$125/hr

One strike can wound a dozen devices that fail weeks later — the inspection order and insurance documentation.

1. Test everything on every path

Strike damage travels wires: check modem, router, switches, every Ethernet-connected PC, TVs on HDMI, and anything on coax. Devices can fail partially — a NIC that works at 100Mbps instead of gigabit is strike-wounded.

2. Replace protectors that took the hit

Surge protectors are sacrificial — check indicator lights; dead ones get replaced, not reused. UPS units often save connected gear while dying themselves; verify they're still protecting.

3. Document for insurance before replacing

Photo everything, list model numbers and symptoms, note the storm date. Insurance claims need this inventory — replace in order of business criticality once documented.

Lightning Strike? Check Every Connected Device (Hidden Damage Guide) — When to Call a Pro

Whole-office assessment after a strike — systematic testing finds latent faults.
Insurance documentation with professional damage reports.
Whole-house surge plus layered protection installed before next season.

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Guide FAQ

Yes — weakened components fail under normal load later. Any device on strike-connected wiring deserves suspicion for months. Back up accordingly.

It's the only guaranteed protection. Whole-house suppressors plus unplugging valuables during severe cells is the Tampa-grade answer.

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