[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by bbbbbb

Hi do you have a recommended Surge Protector rating, max value in Joules for electronics and computer usage?
Some possibility of lightning in the area. Side Issue:
In Belize, on a sailboat, the lightning came down the mast, jumped into the radio and blew it out totally. In Indiana, it came into the house with aluminum siding and blew the washer and dryer and the tuner for Stereo. Walla,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, it is powerful. bbbbbb
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We went with the SECO package, a surge protector installed my SECO on the meter base, and 4 or 5 separate devices to use for TVs, etc.
You will get additional responses for brand name surge protectors, and 'whole house' lightning protection, which includes the copper wire on the roof. I am quite comfortable with the level of protection the we have.
Any surge protectors you purchase MUST have a UL 1449 label to prove these are tested and rated for surge protection. I have seen many "surge protectors" with a UL label for EXTENSION CORD, these will not provide any protection.
There are 2 or 3 or more vendors in the area that specialize in this area, and I am sure they will have additional comments.
Bottom line, I added surge protection on devices that I would be really annoyed if they were damaged from a nearby lighting strike (TVs, washer/dryer, refrigerator, etc.), I do not worry about a direct strike, there will be too much other damage.
Hope this helps.