Whole house surge protetion
Whole house surge protetion
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I'd like to look into whole-house surge protection. Are there some types of systems I should stay away from? I'd appreciate and tips or advice.
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RE: Whole house surge protetion
The two stage approach relies on the large block arrester taking the bulk of the energy and the end use devices handling the lighter duty surges that remain.
The appliances that I listed are the one most frequently damaged by lightning. Many other appliances today can be protected by MOV devices that go between the power cord and the outlet.
RE: Whole house surge protetion
If your utility does not provide the MOV help and you would like to get a whole-house unit, I have found Ditek to be a reliable company. I'm not affiliated with them, but I used to distribute commercial and industrial grade products of theirs.
If you're in the US, your local Home Depot has a nice selection of devices for the appliance end, plug-strips and single-outlet protectors.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: Whole house surge protetion
Last comment -- beware of shysters, snake oil salesmen, and anyone selling capacitors as energy-saving and surge-protecting devices. I'm sure there are other good companies in addition to Ditek, and they will have good engineering support for your application.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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It is also possible to have lightning on or at the service entrence, which a hole house protector also can't handle. So insurance is a good idea.