[Elecraft] Whole house surge protector at the main breaker?

WB4JFI wb4jfi at knology.net
Wed Jan 6 18:19:01 EST 2016


Sorry for the double-post, but I still use smaller UPS on all electronics, i.e. Computers, TVs, etc.  at least six UPS from 350w to 1.5kW.  Haven't lost anything since moving into the house, in Charleston, SC.
73, Terry, N4TLF

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> On Jan 6, 2016, at 6:11 PM, WB4JFI <wb4jfi at knology.net> wrote:
> 
> I have two 200 amp panels, and each has a Sycom surge protector.  I also have a Generac 18kW ( or 20kW?) whole house (with Nexys smart load control) generator, and companion ATS with its own protection.
> 
> Keep in mind other services, such as phone, Internet, cable, etc...  Mine is bundled, with a limited surge protector on the outside.  Unless you have fiber, your cable provider can be very twitchy about you providing your own surge protection.
> 
> Also, if you have underground sprinklers, or AC/DC to outside lights, that's another source of induced problems.
> 73, Terry, N4TLF
> 
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>> On Jan 6, 2016, at 5:12 PM, "kg9hfrank at gmail.com" <kg9hfrank at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> OK, I am curious, what are you guys using for the whole house surge protector at the main breaker?
>> Frank KG9H
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