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Why does smoke detectors and other appliance go hay wire when a lightning strike?

The smoke detectors are battery powered and if a lightning strike too close to a car the alarm goes off even before the thunder, why does this happen?

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J.B. Weld won't work-You have to have that part of the pipe replaced. You need to hire a handyman or plumber. As you don't want to solder this yourself. Not knowing your area but $85.00 per hr is cheap but remember there is usually a min. of a 2-4 hr service call for the plumbing Co. You could also go the your local hardware store and ask them if they know someone that would be able to fix this for you.
It is not uncommon with ice/snow, that someone will hit a guardrail, traffic sign, telephone pole etc. But, you will be surprised how much this will cost. It could cost thousands. They will charge for the repairs, which will include the hourly rate of the employee to fix. And also when you go to court, I suggest you bring with you a copy of proof that your insurance has paid to get fixed, (OR), proof that you have filed a claim and that your insurance company agrees to pay. It is not uncommon when you deal with the city, that it could take months to get the final bill, so another reason to show proof that it will be paid. good luck
i slept with one all my childhood and it never caught fire, but they apparently have a high fire rating? my other friend sleeps with a heated mattress and loves it. my advice is do your research thoroughly about whatever brand you buy (get a warranty), but they are very nice and cozy to have
If you have a mist, it probably has pin holes in it. This means the pipe is bad in more than just wear it is leaking. JB weld may work for a little while and you will have to fix it right down the road. The easy fix that even a non handy man can handle is. Cut 1 to 2 feet out on both sides of the leak, then clean the copper ends with emery cloth. You can replace the piece with Pex pipe. To connect it to the copper use two shark bite couplings. If you talk to the guy at the hardware he can explain in two minutes how to use the Pex and Shark bite fittings. It will cost around 20 bucks and 45 minutes of your time.
No, Since the pressure would force it out any way you need to cut the pipe and re-sweat in a new section of pipe or have a plumber do it. You don't want any more water damage than you have now.

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