Whole house surge protectors

Posted by on November 2, 2009, 11:55 am

> Jack wrote:

> > I'd like to install a whole house surge protector. =A0Using the GoogleW=

eb,

> > there appears to be a variety of types with all sorts of prices. =A0I
> > really don't care about the price as long as it's worth it. =A0The
> > Intermetics are about $60.00 while the Square D's are $275.00. =A0The g=

> > doing my electrical work recommended I buy the Square D online.
> > What are you guys installing now? =A0Thanks.

> Nuthin'...
> Local co-op installs lightning arresters and haven't ever had any issues
> even in SW KS t-storm country.
> What problems have ever had have been on phone line to modems, faxes,
> etc., not on power.
> --

Intermatic IG3240 would be a good choice. At around $125 it's about
twice the price of the entry level Intermatic, will handle a much
larger surge current and I think represents good protection vs price
point.

Posted by HeyBub on November 2, 2009, 12:33 pm

Jack wrote:

> I'd like to install a whole house surge protector. Using the
> GoogleWeb, there appears to be a variety of types with all sorts of
> prices. I really don't care about the price as long as it's worth
> it. The Intermetics are about $60.00 while the Square D's are
> $275.00. The guy doing my electrical work recommended I buy the
> Square D online.
> What are you guys installing now? Thanks.

The Square-D ones are, at retail, about double the price to the trade. That
way the electrician can make a profit by using the Square-D parts.

So, then, compare the specifications of the alternative modules. If the
specs are roughly equivalent, then factor in the price.

You actually don't need an electrician to install these things. If your hand
fits a screwdriver, you've got all you need.

Posted by RickH on November 2, 2009, 3:41 pm

> I'd like to install a whole house surge protector. =A0Using the GoogleWeb=

> there appears to be a variety of types with all sorts of prices. =A0I rea=

lly

> don't care about the price as long as it's worth it. =A0The Intermetics a=

> about $60.00 while the Square D's are $275.00. =A0The guy doing my electr=

ical

> work recommended I buy the Square D online.
> What are you guys installing now? =A0Thanks.

http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=3Dsurge protector

Posted by Bill on November 3, 2009, 11:46 am

"Jack" wrote in message

> What are you guys installing now? Thanks.

I've had the Square D installed in my house for 8 years and still working
great! Not one fried electronic thing since this was installed. (I also have
high quality power strip surge protectors where electronic things are, but
you can't use these for things like ranges which have electronic
controls...)

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