[Novalug] Whole house surge protectors

Alex Smith (K4RNT) shadowhunter@gmail.com
Wed Mar 7 17:09:19 EST 2012


They're called "transient voltage surge suppressors" and a lot of
industrial environments have them. They work.

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=37748&minisite=10251
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=39954&minisite=10251
http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=174
http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=175

There are other vendors, of course, that provide equivalent
protection. Read up on them, and talk to your local electric supply
store, they'll be able to advise you on what you should get for your
particular situation.

On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 16:17, Jon LaBadie <novalugml@jgcomp.com> wrote:
> Anyone had experience with surge protectors that install
> in, or near, the circuit panel and cover the entire house?
>
> My reading long ago about surge protectors was that they
> act "sacrificially".  Small surges reduce their maximum
> capacity until eventually they are basically worthless.
> Is that true of the whole house variety?  Does an indicator
> show when/if they need replacement?
>
> I would still be using surge protector powerstrips and
> UPS systems.
>
> Any pros/cons on the whole house protectors?
>
> Jon
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