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Originally Posted by dietpepsi
if you have a lightning aresstor on ur meter provided by the electric company have u had to get it replaced due it being hit with strikes? do you have some damage even with it in place?
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Just to clarify a bit....the device that SECO (and many other power cos. in the US) installs for a monthly rental fee, or purchase, is not a "lightning arrestor", but rather a Service Entry Surge Suppressor. It is not any more likely to get hit by a lightning strike that any other part of your house.
Now, if your question actually refers to how well this device protects sensitive electronic devices from power surges (regardless of source), it all depends. Mainly, the more sensitive the electronics, the more likely they will suffer damage even with this device. However, most professionals recommend that you also add "device level" surge surpression (surge protector or surge strip) in addition to the outside meter-level surpression. And others might even suggest a Main Entry Panel "Whole House" Surge Device in addition to the other two. So you have quite a bit to consider. But....the SECO device is a good, inexpensive, start! Good luck!!
