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Originally Posted by easeonby

You can have the electric company install a surge protector behind the meter which protects the whole house. I would still add surge protectors for your sensitive electronics.

Hi Easeonby - There are two forms of whole home surge protectors. The power company is reponsible for their equipment, which is the meter and power supply components. They have their own surge unit that they provide which is installed at the meter.
A licensed electrician can install a whole home surge unit for your interior panel/or where your main breaker is located (meter main if applicable), which will protect your home's major appliances. We offer the Eaton Ultra Whole Home Type 2 unit that serves this purpose and protection.
Good news is, you can have both power company's unit and our unit.
Think of it as a double blanket of protection