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Old 09-21-2021, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by biker1 View Post
I agree that not much, if anything of real value, is covered. I know some people who have the SECO "ring" on their power meter and I read the warranty and came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth the money, plus I have home owner's insurance.
Surge protectors are a risk reduction if the power line is hit. There are many other ways a strike can enter the home.

Best that can be done to further reduce risk is add protector at key devices and a lightening protection system. But still no guarantee.

Homes South of 44 have thin wall metallic gas lines in the attic that are a reason some are adding lightening protection systems.