[784caroline]

Question for "In-Charge" or "Lenhart" Electric

Can you tell us what the recommended IEEE standard is for full house Surge protection at the Service panel? Is it "Clamping Voltage" and if so what should we look for.... a Clamping Voltage or 300...400 ...500 ...or 700 (with 300 being the BEST). Does the clamping voltage (protection) effect the price of the unit installed....im sure it does but is it alot??

Also does it matter if you have a service panel with 150 or 200 amp service. If I am correct most 150 amp panels here in TV only have 2 open bays where the 200 amp panels have 10 or more open slots....and you need at least 2 open slots in your box to install a whole house surge protectors in your service panel.