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  • jackofall
    Handyman
    • Mar 2004
    • 46

    #1

    surge protecter

    Any info on whole house surge protecters would be nice. Building a house in the mountains with alot of lightning. Thanx TJ
  • HayZee518
    Deity

    • Jul 2004
    • 8746

    #2
    Surge suppressors will protect dwelling units in high ligthning areas. All they consist of is a double spark gap that shunts the high voltage to earth ground. Normal 240 power won't jump the gap but a couple million volts will easily jump this gap seeking a good ground.

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    • jackofall
      Handyman
      • Mar 2004
      • 46

      #3
      thanx for the info

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