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Old 03-21-2024, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy View Post
The SECO surge mitigator is a different animal than the surge protector Pike’s is offering. They’re installed in two different locations. The SECO one outside on the meter, and the one done by an electrical company like Pike’s is installed in the electrical panel in the garage. They serve two different purposes, and both are needed here in FL.

You are correct, the SECO surge mitigator takes care of roughly 20% of the surges, the electrical panel one -the remaining 80%.

Source: Jrref Surge protector

If I had to go with one first in a phased approach, I would choose the 80% & then I would choose the 20% second.