On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:10:21 PM UTC-4, trader_4 wrote:
On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 4:28:49 PM UTC-4, Tekkie® wrote:
trader_4 posted for all of us...


Below grade is obviously safer, it can't get a direct hit from lightning
like overhead wired going to a house.


Tell that to my neighbor...

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Tekkie

Tell us more. Where and how did this direct hit to an underground
service take place?

underground wires can pick up surges if lightning hits a nearby tree.

Best bet is to unplug the washer when not in use.

Or buy one with mechanical controls.

Mark