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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
If a $350 device attached to your electric meter is needed to prevent harmful power surges in your house, why doesn't the power company incorporate the device into the meter in the first place? I think it is shameful for the power company to try to sell an add-on product to your house for extra profit, that is obviously not needed or it would already be part of their equipment.
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Amen to that. Or simply bury the cost of this “extra” (??) protection into their rate (it’s not like you can go to competition). All homes should have surge protection at the meter added as part of SECO standard installation. Also why not include as part of building code?