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Do TV Antennas and satellite dishes protect structures from lightning?

April 26, 2017ANTENNAS dishes lightning protect satellite structures tv

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Do TV Antennas and satellite dishes protect structures from lightning?

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No! These are actually lightning targets that are not adequately grounded to safely handle the dangerous lightning current. Whenever possible, old antennas which serve no useful purpose should be removed from a structure.