I guess nothing’s foolproof, but I’d rather have an extra layer than none at all.
That’s exactly how I look at it. Even if those surge strips aren’t perfect, they’re better than leaving everything wide open. I’ve seen them save a modem once, but yeah, I’m still a little skeptical about the coax protection claims. Sometimes it feels like you’re just stacking band-aids, but hey—one of them might actually stick when it counts.
Metal roof or not, I’d still be cautious about lightning. The metal itself isn’t going to attract lightning more than any other roof, but if your house does get hit, that metal can conduct the strike straight to ground—assuming it’s properly grounded. That’s the key. I’ve seen folks skip grounding or do it half-heartedly, and that’s where things go sideways. Surge strips are a decent backup, but for real peace of mind, I’d look into a whole-house surge protector at the panel. It’s not bulletproof, but it’s a lot better than just hoping those little strips will take the hit.
- Totally agree about the grounding—my inspector was super picky about that when I bought my place, and now I’m glad he was.
- I was nervous about the metal roof at first, but after reading up, it seems like it’s actually safer if everything’s done right.
- Whole-house surge protector is on my list too. Those power strips don’t give me much confidence, honestly.
- It’s a little overwhelming figuring all this out as a first-timer, but hearing others have the same concerns helps a lot.