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Re: [RFI] Surge suppressor distance from panel

To: ka5s@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: [RFI] Surge suppressor distance from panel
From: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
Reply-to: n4zr@contesting.com
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:43:31 -0400
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It is Staples house brand, UL listed.

73, Pete N4ZR

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On 4/11/2010 12:10 PM, Cortland Richmond wrote:
> My guess is, current limiting. Might catch fire or worse if the source is
> too stiff.  Is it UL (or other safety lab) marked? Sounds like a recall
> waiting to happen.
>
>
> Cortland
> KA5S
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>> [Original Message]
>> From: Pete Smith<n4zr@contesting.com>
>> To: RFI List<rfi@contesting.com>
>> Date: 4/11/2010 11:19:45 AM
>> Subject: [RFI] Surge suppressor distance from panel
>>
>> I just ran across something I'd never seen before in the specs for a
>> surge suppressor (brand not important).  It said "DO NOT install this
>> device if there is not at least 10 meters (30 feet) or more of wire
>> between the electrical outlet and electrical service panel."  Why?
>>
>> -- 
>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>>      
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