Before signing up for the SECO surge protector that is installed as a ring on your power meter, you should read the warranty coverage. Here is what I consider the most important part:
Under no circumstances will MTI guarantee performance due to a lightning strike not carried down the utility power lines and through the utility transformer and then the SPD to the residence.
This warranty excludes all stand-alone “electronic equipment” using microchip, microprocessor or transistor technology, such as but not limited to computers, televisions, DVD Players/Recorders and Security Systems.
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Originally Posted by goodoldan
What they're telling you is that they'd like some additional profit, please. Did they happen to mention where this dreaded surge might come from? What about your TV, or even your electric toothbrush? Are you going to be heartless and leave them unprotected?!?!
Nearby lightning would be the obvious, most likely source of a surge on the power to your home. SECO offers a legitimate whole-house power line surge protector that is installed at the electric meter for either a one-time charge of about $200, or alternatively for an ongoing fee of about $5/month on your bill.
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