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Does lightning affect an automatic gate opener/operator?
Answer: While no electrical devices can withstand a direct hit of lightning, most automatic gate openers/operators have built-in ground paths on the control board designed to diffuse mild static charges created by lightning.
Last updated on February 18, 2011 by Automatic Gates & Access Control