[TowerTalk] WHOLE HOUSE SURGE SUPRESSORS

[Jon Pearl - W4ABC]

Hi Dale.

I've been in the fire service for 27 years now and I can't tell you the 
number of surge suppressors of the type that are typically installed on 
a 1/2" or 3/4' knockout hole*http://tinyurl.com/2cpxn7a *that created 
the structure fire that we were responding to.  On a couple of 
occasions, I've seen them violently shoot green flames out of them in 
every direction as they burned themselves to a cinder.

My power company installs the meter base style suppressor which places 
it outside of the structure the majority of the time.  I'm sure that's 
probably what you're also looking at.
http://progress-energy.com/custservice/flares/surgeprotect/appliances.asp
http://www.metertreater.com/Homeowners.html



73,


Jon Pearl - W4ABC
www.w4abc.com


On 1/2/2011 11:04 PM, Dale M. Schwartz wrote:
> Are the whole house surge superstore worth considering? If so, should I opt for the local power company installation ($9.00/month forever) or have an electrician install my own?
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