Talk of The Villages Florida - Surge protector on Electric Meter

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2458442)

I didn't see that mentioned. Where are the Type-1 protectors not available?

Didn't we see in one of the other threads that the Type-1 devices are now required by Florida code? (I'll try to find it but there are a lot of duplicate threads to go through)

I was referring to theType-1 Meter mounted surge protectors such as the ones offered by Seco and Duke. Availability depends on your electric provider. In N.Y. ConEdison didn't offer this type of device. Two years ago the VLSG visited one of the companies that manufacturers these devices and they confirmed they are not available everywhere.

The code basically says "The 2020 National Electrical Code Requires All new and renovated homes are to be protected by Listed and Approved Type 1 or Type 2 Surge Protective Devices."

So, in order to comply, in the new Villages builds Dabney and south, they are installing a main disconnect panel on the outside wall of the home next to the meter. In there are circuit breaker slots where you will find this Eaton circuit breaker surge protector or equivalent. Amazon.com

The purpose is to provide minimal Type-1 protection for wired safety devices installed in the home to meet the new code. Each state implemented this requirement at different times. Although these surge protectors are better than nothing, if it were my home I would still install an Eaton Ultra or PSP Vortex Series-R for the extra capacity. Given all this and given the Type-1 meter mounted surge protector may not be effecitve in blocking and or managing surges in equipment with an electronic chip, do we really need it or will an Eaton Ultra or PSP Vortex Series-R be enough protection? This is what this thread is focusing on and why we need Villagers to answer the poll and if they can give us some detail on what happened.

BTW, the main difference between Type-1 and Type-2 is Type-1 is connected directly to the main power input, no circuit breaker and Type-2 is connected via a circuit breaker. The Eaton Ultra can only be installed as Type-2 and the PSP Vortex can be installed as Type-1 or Type-2.