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Old 08-23-2014, 01:46 PM
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Surge protection device (SPD) on your meter by your electric utility or a SPD on your electric panel by a licensed electrician is Primary Surge Protection. It is NOT "whole house" surge protection. Secondary Surge Protection is needed for TVs, computers, microwave ovens, garage door operators and anything else with a microprocessor that you value as it can be fried with even a relatively small surge. CAUTION: Many people overlook the need to connect the coaxial TV connection and the telephone lines through a SPD.
Lightning I'm aware that you are a guru on all these lightning so please help me understand what you stated. We have SECO whole house protection and individual surge protecters on all equipment. Do we also need a SPD on our meter? How does one connect the coaxial TV connection and telephone lines through SPD. Sorry, I don't speak electrical and I'm a blond (or was a blond).

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