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Originally Posted by maryanna630
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!
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We do not like the term "WHOLE HOUSE" surge protection because it gives the impression that a SECO or Duke surge protector on your electric meter or on your electric panel by an electrician is all you need. This is not correct! Surges can enter your home not only through your electric service but also via telephone and cable/satellite systems. If the lightning strike is near and strong enough it can even be induced into the wiring of your home. Therefore, you need Secondary Surge Protection sometimes called point-of-use (plug ins, power strips) for all of your costly appliances and electronic equipment. Today's electronics have computer chips that are very sensitive to even a relatively minor surge.
These devices can be purchased at hardware, electronic stores, and big box stores. SECO offers them at their Sumterville office or you can purchase them on their web site.
Keep in mind that surge protection is only for INDIRECT lightning strikes. If your concern is a DIRECT lightning strike to your home then you need to consider a lightning protection system commonly called lightning rods by a qualified installer.