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Old 07-02-2024, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jrref View Post
These "point-of-use" protectors are absolutely necessary but they can get overwhelmed with a very large power surge. This is why you really need a Primary, Type-2 surge protector installed in addition at the circuit breaker panel. This surge protector will significantly reduce and or block a large power surge so the Type-3, point-of-use surge protectors can handle the surge.
Totally agree and Primary, Type-2 should be in everyone's home as well as surge protectors for the major electronics. . .