[TowerTalk] Lightning, surge protection

[WD0M]

I'm interested in the Tripp Lite surge protector system (and may still buy 
one or two), but I notice that the warranty is only for an "AC power 
transient".  Not sure if a lightning strike would constitute an AC power 
transient according to Tripp Lite (does in my mind) but the unit does look 
like it is fairly capable.

73,
Joe
WD0M

At 05:15 AM 11/7/2003, Pete Smith wrote:
>I bought a couple of very nice surges suppressor to replace ones that were 
>damaged during our lightning strike in August.  They are made by 
>Tripp-Lite, cost around $35 from TigerDirect, and include 3 wall-wart 
>outlets, 5 other outlets, and surge suppression for cable TV, Ethernet and 
>phone, all in one unit.  The specifics:  Tripp Lite Protect It! 810Net 
>Surge Suppressor
>
>Tripp sats they will insure equipment connected through the unit that is 
>damaged due to a surge, and will replace the unit if it is damaged by a 
>surge; since most of what was damaged here was affected by induced voltage 
>on the computer network, phone wiring and TC cable, I think this makes a 
>very good investment.
>
>73, Pete N4ZR