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Originally Posted by jrref
So the cost of the Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA Ultimate Surge Protection 3rd Edition surge protector is around $137 with the faceplate at $30 on amazon which you will need so why do these electricial companies charge $500?
You also need a double $50 amp breaker about $20 installed in your circuit breaker panel that attaches the surge protector to the panel.
At the end of the day even when you add the cost of installation, about an hour tops, there is still a lot of profit to be made.
As to the question about installing one yourself, yes you can but remember here in the Villages the main breaker cut off is at the bottom of the circuit breaker panel so eventhough you turn off the main breaker you will be working around the main. That said, this would only be a self install for a person with electrical experience and even then it's probably not worth the risk of trying to install it yourself. Sometimes Pikes and Lenhardt run a sale where you can get this installed cheaper. I had mine installed by Pikes 2 years ago when I moved to the Villages for $400 but since then the prices have gone up. Either way think if it as an investment for your home to significantly lessen the risk of damage from power surges.
As for those naysayers, there is plenty of documented evidence that surge protectors work when installed and used properly. Do your research, it's a matter of electronics and physics. But also remember if you home is hit by lightning or right outside your home the power surge may be so large that there is no device that will protect you. The best you can hope for in that case is the surge protection plan you put in place will limit the damage you otherwise would have had if you had no surge protection at all.
Also, for point of use surge protection for computers, TVs, etc, I highly recommend the Tripplite products such as their ISOBAR6Ultra. This comes in 4, 6 and 8 outlet strips or the Tripp Lite TLP128TTUSBB 12 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip, 2 USB Charging Ports, Tel/Modem/Coax Protection. These are all UL certified, tested and very well made. All available on Amazon.
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Good info to have I use the Intermatic on each mini split probably overkill but very easy to install.. on a outside ac unit just as easy to install..
Intermatic AG3000 120/240 VAC Universal HVAC Surge Protective Device - Comprehensive Surge Protection, TPMOV Technology, Watertight Enclosure - UL Listed and Reliable
https://a.co/d/5KecR0x