[TowerTalk] Best choice for AC Service Entrance TVSS?

[jimlux]

Mat Eshpeter wrote:
> 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. The
> information at this site appears to be the most helpful and
> recommends silicon devices from Transtector, but I have a feeling
> that it will be a very expensive solution
> (http://members.cox.net/pc-usa/station/basics.htm).
> 
> 
> 
> I have been searching for more information on this topic but it
> appears to be difficult to find, hence my appeal to this forum for
> recommendations and/or advice as I am running out of time and need to
> make a decision soon.
> 


Good whole house protection is available from the usual electrical 
supply companies (Square D, Allen Bradley, etc.). You'll need to look in 
their commercial/industrial catalogs.  Plan on several hundred dollars.