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Lex Parsimoniae
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The fast rise time of the lightning-jolt into an iron core transformer, results in a high input XL (measured in ohms) which makes the transformer a somewhat protective device. The turned OFF lighting flashing ON during a nearby strike might have been EMP effects. The LEDs are diodes and will convert any strong magnetic field pulse into a short burst of DC voltage. The wires between the transformer and LEDs (and between LED elements) act like an antenna. If you had a Ham radio guy living next door, your LEDs might be flashing every night! The other explanation for the flash is a high voltage arc jumping past the switch contacts and charging the primary of the transformer with one quick jolt of power.. I like the EMP theory, since my Ham HF radio forced me to add ferrite RF blockers on my solar HW controller's sensor lines. The high resistance of the thermistors and the long wire run up to the roof, made that circuit a perfect HF antenna. The relays were banging like crazy when the SSB transmitter was running. ~~~ The reason EMP generators are weapons against solid state devices (Computers & LEDs etc) is because many of the semiconductor junctions in these devices can be badly damaged by a little too much current. That's also the reason you need to wear a grounded static strap while working on your PC mother board.. EMP is also the reason preppers (and the DOD) build EMP shielded storage containers, to store their emergency back-up electronic devices.
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