Whole house surge protector?

02-03-2008, 01:42 PM	#1
4thtbird Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: n.IL Posts: 9	Whole house surge protector? I am considering adding a whole house surge protector. What are your recomendations? Pros / cons, brands & models welcome. FWIW, I have a Square D main breaker panel & my house is 4 years old. Thanks. Andy

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02-03-2008, 02:04 PM	#2
chris75 Electrician   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut, Litchfield Posts: 2,015	Whole house surge protector? I usually sell these units, Not sure what kind of info your looking for, but dont expect one of these units to stop a lighting strike......

02-04-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
4thtbird Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: n.IL Posts: 9	Whole house surge protector? Quote: Originally Posted by chris75 I usually sell these units, Not sure what kind of info your looking for, but dont expect one of these units to stop a lighting strike...... Do they actually do any good? Is any brand better than another? What features / specs to look for would also be helpful. Thanks, Andy