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Old 07-10-2015, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by maryanna630 View Post
Hello all and here comes another question. Since we are new to Florida, this is confusing to us. We called Seco today to get the electric set up in our new home in Lake Deaton. The surge protection is 6 dollars a month to rent plus 25 dollars install fee or 325 dollars to buy with a 15 year warranty. Lenhart has three different levels: 125 with no warranty, 225 with a limited warranty and 325 for a home with large appliances. Does anyone know how to sort the chaff from the wheat here? We are overwhelmed with so many decisions and would truly appreciate any help. All I know is we are bleeding money!
I like VillageTinkers sensible advice.
We waited a year and a half before installing a surge suppressor and went with the $275. (most expensive) one from Lenhart that mounts at the electrical panel in the garage.
Surge Protection – Lenhart Electric Company

Decided against renting or buying the outdoor meter mounted one from SECO. I liked the equipment Lenhart installed, but thought the installer worked too fast and was careless. I don't think I'll use them again.

Take a breath and worry about some other things first. Like which square are you going to tonight.