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Re: [TowerTalk] Best choice for AC Service Entrance TVSS?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Best choice for AC Service Entrance TVSS?
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:47:56 -0400
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> "I am building a hilltop cabin for HF operation and need to select my 
> desired lightning protection for the AC service entrance. I have read that 
> the MOV devices age and eventually need to be replaced, whereas the 
> silicon versions (like the ones from Transtector) do not..."

Here's one counter-opinion on the matter:

http://morristechinc.com/Failure%20of%20SADs%20in%20TVSS%20Applications.pdf

I use a whole-house primary MOV device on the main load center, and 
distributed secondary protection in the shack using Leviton Hospital-Grade 
20A receptacles with integrated MOV protection.

Paul, W9AC

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