I installed the one sold by ICE. Simple, self-installation
connecting the device to a new breaker in the box.
Barry, W2UP
On 21 Jul 2004 Eric Rosenberg wrote:
> My neighborhood was zapped on July 4th. An indirect hit caused a
> powerline surge at our house that nailed my Omni-6+ and other devices
> (wireless phone, answering machine, home alarm control panel,
> computer).
> Oddly, while our hit came trhough the AC line, my neighbor was hit
> through his cable connection (our TVs were not hit).
>
> Many have suggested we install a whole-house surge protector. The
> local power company (Pepco) will sell me one through their subsidiary,
> Pepco Energy Services), but will not install it.
>
> My question: since I'll have to pay for the device and installation,
> is one better than another?
>
> Pepco Energy Services sells the EFI Electronics Titan 40W40W
> (www.efinet.comm)
>
> Polyphaser (www.polyphaser.com) and Joslyn
> (http://www.jesc.com/joslynsurge/products/index.html) have products,
> too, as do others.
>
> Can anyone recommend one over the other?
>
> I really don't want to do through this again!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Eric W3DQ
> Washington, DC
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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