[TowerTalk] WHOLE HOUSE SURGE/LIGHTNING PROTECTION

[Tod - ID]

I did a quick check on the cost of the Joslyn 1265-85M unit [single phase,
120/240 service entry]. It is available directly from the manufacturer,
Thomas & Betts, for $1140 USD. The version for sub panels, etc is about $20
more.

Tod, K0TO

> ###  go to the joslyn link below...... then  click on the  
> surgitron 1    series of protector's. 
> 
> http://www.tnbpowersolutions.com/joslyn?site=joslynsurge    
> 
> ##  Ok.. then scroll  to bottom of page..where the various 
> pdf's  are located... and  find the pdf marked  " 
> 1265-85M/MN"     this is the common  "single phase, 3 wire "  
> variety.    The M version  is used on main panels that have 
> the neutral and grnd bonded together.    The MN  version  is  
> for  sub panels and any downstream protection, and also 
> includes N-G  protection.    Both these versions  include 
> back up modules in case the primary protection blows the 
> internal fuses.   It will handle  1000 x 20KA hits..and comes 
> with a 5 year warranty.  [ It will take  12,000 x 10kA 
> hits..and  400,000  x 3 KA hits].   You can even get options 
> like SS cabinet  or even an 'event counter'   Max  single 
> pulse rating is 320KA . 
>