[TowerTalk] Fwd: WHOLE HOUSE SURGE SUPRESSORS

Paul Christensen w9ac at arrl.net
Mon Jan 3 13:01:53 PST 2011


> Thanks Paul (and Jim).  I knew I had read about all this before, but...
> So our choice is what basically?  Spend $200-700 per surge protector, or
> use none at all?

Pete,

I would definitely install a whole-house SPD solution at the service 
entrance.  Then, only consider single-mode SPD devices (e.g., SurgeX) on 
branch circuits.

Right now, I'm only using a whole-house protector.  All 3-mode MOV devices 
previously used on my branch circuits were hauled away with the trash.  I'll 
add single-mode SPD devices as time (and my budget) permits.

Paul, W9AC 



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