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Originally Posted by rsmurano
Lease. A few bucks a month and the utility company will replace it if it is damaged (did its job).
Plus, this unit is plain view. To check out the status of the unit. You put a surge protection device in your panel, you will have to take the panel off to check if it’s working or not.
I haven’t heard if any of these units are wifi/bluetooth capable so you can check the status of the unit without opening up the panel.
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There was a recent lightening strike to a local power distribution center that reportedly tripped circuit breakers in homes without protection. Maybe the lightening guys here have more info.
Secondary surge suppressors like the Eaton can be installed such that they are visible outside the panel.
Plus secondary surge suppressors are optimized to supress more common surges induced by nearby lightening strikes.
The SECO unit is optimized for power line surges as noted above. That's probably why their warranty excludes electronics in the home.