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Old 05-26-2024, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
It seems to me you want to stop the surge before it gets into your house.
That works best for surges coming from the power lines.

The lightening can also induce surges into the house via nearby ground strike or into the house wiring from the electro-magnetic field. This is why local protection is also recommended for key devices.