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Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces
Am I the only SECO customer that pays $5.95 a month for a surge lease?
Which I've been doing for over six years.
I just called, and, Good News! I can simply buy the damn thing for $350 right now.
That stings, knowing I've waisted hundreds all ready.
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I was interested in protection from a nearby lightning strike, not the little surges that we experience all the time. I was considering SECO. I found the following.
1) I read several articles and was told by an electrician that whole house surge protectors (type 1) may protect appliances, AC etc. but not things like computers and TVs. (not sure why, but a lot of sources say this).
2) You need a type 2 protector, something like a power strip surge protector for computers, tvs, etc. Should have a rating of 1000 joules or more, or so I read.
2) I stopped by my home insurance office, State Farm, and they said that they cover such damage to appliances etc subject to my deductible.
3) I decided against the type 1 device, but installed type 2 devices for computers, cell phones etc. I installed a protector with a battery back-up for my internet modem and router so we can have internet for some time if the power goes out (assuming a lightning event doesn't take out Xfinity.)
I am no expert and don't play one on TV, this is just what I could find asking around and reading several articles.