My TV was damaged by lightning. Is the electricity company responsible?
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The TV in my home was damaged by lightning through a 200V power cable; neighbors also had household appliances damaged. Is the electricity company responsible? Do they need to compensate me for my losses?
You are responsible for it; you can go to your home and install a lightning protection module there
That’s irresponsible; I’ve never heard of it. To prevent this from happening again, install a lightning protection system. Home-use ones are not expensive.
There is a responsibility, but it’s difficult to win lawsuits in China – they will drag things on forever!
The electricity supply company may not be held responsible; I suggest installing a lightning protection device at home – it doesn’t cost much either
If lightning is introduced through the power supply circuit, the electricity company is responsible for it. However, dealing with the electricity company is not easy – they won’t admit responsibility if you approach them, and it’s difficult to determine who is accountable.
Lightning is a natural disaster, and power lines are equipped with lightning protection devices that prevent the voltage from rising beyond safe levels during thunderstorms. As a result, serious damage to electrical equipment due to lightning is relatively rare. If your TV is damaged, first turn to your insurance company (if you have property insurance), secondly, contact the manufacturer of the TV, and thirdly, disconnect both the power supply and signal cables whenever thunderstorms occur.
The power supply company certainly won’t take care of it; it’s like if you get into an accident on the road and blame the road for it. In the case of lightning strikes, the power supply authorities are also helpless, as there are many devices that get damaged due to lightning each year
I think we should contact the property management; don’t they conduct regular inspections of the lightning protection systems in residential buildings?
This also has to be compensated for? That’s impossible. The power supply company will only cover damages caused by technical issues, such as damage or loss of the neutral wire that results in disruptions to the 380V power supply
In general, for agreements and contracts of all kinds, natural disasters such as earthquakes, lightning strikes, and typhoons need to be addressed separately; failing to do so would be irresponsible.
Unless you can sufficiently prove that the electricity company is guilty of serious negligence or technical problems, and the cost of purchasing or repairing your TV is high
I’ve heard of quite a few TVs being damaged by lightning, but I’ve never heard of the electricity company compensating for that
To prevent this from happening again, install a lightning protection system. Home-use ones are not expensive.
Design. . Electricity. . Construction. . Developer. . Property. . There are countless directions in which this ball can be kicked; it seems unlikely that there’s any hope of winning a lawsuit
Currently, there are no clear laws or regulations in the country specifying who is at fault in this regard. The underlying rule now is: it’s your fault. So from now on, I’ll just be more careful myself – when there’s thunder, I’ll turn off the main power switch at home first!
It’s hard to find anyone; even the insurance policy stipulates that no liability exists for reasons beyond human control!