[TowerTalk] Fwd: WHOLE HOUSE SURGE SUPRESSORS

[Michael OBrien]

The Surgex protectors are pricey, but I've managed to acquire some off that dreaded internet auction site for a fraction of retail.

You have to be patient, but occasionally a NIB unit will come available and can be had for $100, or even less.

I have found that the models that are designed like most consumer surge protectors -- that is, a box of outlets on the end of an extension cord -- tend to be pricier because, I suppose, they are the easiest to deploy.

The best buys are the ones in NEMA utility boxes designed to protect an entire 15- or 20-amp circuit. The rack-mounted ones favored by the pro audio crowd also tend to go for less.

I first was alerted to the Surgex units when mentioned on this forum a year or so ago, and it's taken me several months to accumulate all the ones that I think I'll ever need. 

Just don't be put off by the auctions that start out at list price or thereabouts. Bide your time and bargains can be had.

Mike K0MYW


--- On Mon, 1/3/11, Pete Smith <n4zr at contesting.com> wrote:
  
> So our choice is what basically?  Spend $200-700 per
> surge protector, or 
> use none at all?
> 
> 73, Pete N4ZR