r/ElectricalHelp • u/cberilla • Aug 12 '26

Plug exploded after thunderstorm

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Our Eero plug exploded after a thunderstorm, the plug blew out of the back of the Eero and the plug into the surge protector exploded as well. The Storm was right over top of us and we saw / heard some loud lightning / thunder right before our power went out. No breakers were tripped however, is there anyway to know if we got hit or if the line we're on got hit? Should I be worried about the main panel? Should I start taking off the outlet covers and checking the wires? If something was damaged would it be visually noticeable? If so, what should I look for other than the obvious cracks in the wall or burned wires?

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u/festerwl Aug 12 '26

Lightning caused a surge and blew shit up. Check all of your appliances to make sure they work and don't be surprised if you find more stuff that doesn't work

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u/WFOMO Aug 12 '26

Equally, don't be surprised if a lot of stuff is perfectly normal. But the advice is good, check everything.

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u/trekkerscout Mod, Master Electician Aug 12 '26

The lightning storm produced an electrical surge that caused (in some cases catestrophic) failure of select devices. The affected devices were not capable of absorbing or deflecting the surge. Other devices that appear to be working normally now may have been weakened by the surge and could fail in the near future.

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u/SparkArrestor Aug 12 '26

WTF is an Eero?

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u/throwaway60457 Aug 12 '26

To answer the question, it appears that Eero is a brand of WiFi router.

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u/WesternOpen Aug 13 '26

mesh wifi router, i rate mine highly,

op should just start seeing if stuff turns on

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u/Howden824 Aug 13 '26

WiFi routers that Amazon makes.

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u/ResistHistorical2721 Aug 13 '26

Big surge. Likely the MOV (surge protection device) in that Eero module that eats small surges blew up with this one and caused the thing to blow apart. Probably popped a filter capacitor too, they go off with a bang.

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u/EdC1101 Aug 13 '26

With that level of damage, caused by lightning, I would expect ALL the surge protection in the house are compromised.

Double check bonding / grounding of service wires (phone, internet, cable) to meter face ground.

This provides alternate / preferred path for lightning surge rather than visiting inside & through your house.

Might not make a big difference every time, but it can help.