Lightning damage report

The severe line of thunderstorms that came through on Tuesday did major damage to our pump station. The damage is not visibly evident within the building or to the pump station. Damage was done from a heavy electronic surge and ruined the main pump computer, and the electronic module that controls the three main pump's speed. Without these components, we cannot move a single gallon of water.

There are many ways for the surge to enter the building and do damage. A lightning strike could have hit a tree near the building, hit the ground nearby and traveled back to the pump station, struck either pond, or even hit the ground and traveled into the pump station via pipe or wires. All this damage happened despite many protections installed within the entire irrigation system for lightning protection, including lightning rods on the building itself. Lightning is quite unpredictable.

After consulting with Club President Mr. Cianciarulo, parts were ordered today, will be shipped overnight and be installed by our pump station contractor on Friday. Estimates for parts alone is $ 6,600, plus the service calls to install and test the system.

We will investigate insurance possibilities.