[zcaveman]

When I first moved here in 2001 you could only rent the whole house surge protector (at the meter) from SECO. Then they switched to a purchased one installed by an outside contractor for $299. After paying $5.50 for the rental for 5 years ($330), I decided to buy one since I have no plans on moving.

Mine takes no circuit beaker slots so I am confused about dadspet 's statement of two circuit breaker slots.

The surge protector does not protect from a direct lightening hit - only a surge from the ground.

They give you a bunch of surge protector plugins that you are still supposed to put on your electronic equipment just in case a surge does get in.

I figure it is better than nothing.