[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Am I the only SECO customer that pays $5.95 a month for a surge lease?
Which I've been doing for over six years.
I just called, and, Good News! I can simply buy the damn thing for $350 right now.
That stings, knowing I've waisted hundreds all ready.

[Keefelane66]

We distinctly remember when installed 2 options one time purchase or monthly option was offered. We chose the one time option.

[retiredguy123]

Why not just remove it and save even more money? I have not paid anything for surge "protection" for the past 6 years.

[Dusty_Star]

Do you get a new surge mitigator for your $350, or do you get to give them $350 for the one you've had for six years?

Once you buy it, does it have to get periodically replaced?

[Stu from NYC]

We purchased it just after we moved in.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Do you get a new surge mitigator for your $350, or do you get to give them $350 for the one you've had for six years?

Once you buy it, does it have to get periodically replaced?

Great question.
I would buy the old one and they give me a 15 year warranty on it.
I guess it's kinda like a fuse, where it blows if I'm hit with a powerful surge.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

We purchased it just after we moved in.

Smart move.
I was just so busy moving, I just wanted the power on.
That's my excuse
sad

[JohnN]

Yep, you're the only one

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Yep, you're the only one

You say the nicest things

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

You say the nicest things

Well, I apologize, but you asked, eh? Surge protection is akin to appliance warranty, likely you'll not ever need it and won't collect if you do. I don't know anyone who has benefitted from this SECO deal.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Well, I apologize, but you asked, eh? Surge protection is akin to appliance warranty, likely you'll not ever need it and won't collect if you do. I don't know anyone who has benefitted from this SECO deal.

Just expand your options....Best Buy?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Before moving to TV, I lived in the Ocala national forest. I got surge hit's twice a year. Bought a new phone set every year, if you had a hard sneeze the power went out.
Been here over 6 years and there's been 2 or 3 power outages total and those were not a very long duration.

[retiredguy123]

Do the math. $350 each for 80,000 houses is $28 million. That would buy a lot of appliances. And, note that appliances with a computer chip are not covered. In fact, the SECO warranty covers almost nothing. I would suggest reading the SECO warranty exclusion clause, if you want a good laugh.

[Dusty_Star]

Does anyone know the difference between the red & the green light on these devices? I see my neighbors have them, & some have a green light & some have a red light. (I don't have one, yet.)

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Does anyone know the difference between the red & the green light on these devices? I see my neighbors have them, & some have a green light & some have a red light. (I don't have one, yet.)

The red light indicates that the surge protector is on. The green light indicates the ground is on and is working.