Thinking about whole house surge protection

Easy Runnin
Easy Runnin Posts: 501
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I'm considering whole house surge protection. Getting a new kitchen, HVAC is relatively new, and lots of audio equipment. What do you think? What would you recommend?
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Rt35i Surrounds/Cs1000p Center/SVS BP1000 Sub
2CH - B&K MC-101 pre/B&K EX-442 amp/NAD 2400 amp
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,023
    I got one installed in my circuit breaker box when I redid the wiring in my place a few years back. It wasn't that expensive IIRC. I also put in new ground rods.
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  • jwb0007
    jwb0007 Posts: 62
    Any recommendations regarding installation considerations/specific equipment/cost?

    It surely seems like a prudent thing to do.
    Jim
    St. Louis, MO

    AVRs: Yamaha RX-A2030, Onkyo TX-NR646
    Speakers: BIC FH6-LCR x 3, BIC FH-65B x 2, Polk RTi6 x 2, Infinity Primus P362, Klipsch KSF-C5
    Subs: Polk PSW505 x 2, Polk PSW10, Klipsch Synergy Sub-10
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,023
    The electrician did it but it was very easy as I recall. I'd have to look at the brand when I get home.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,904
    This is what I have.


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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    This is what I installed on my basement service...

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CONA1OQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1JGX5OTEOI5HA&coliid=I2FVX3KGP99W8P
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    Had power company install mine at the meter for $185. And have surge protection everywhere inside... I live in SW FL where lightning is like everyday thing in the summer months
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  • jwb0007
    jwb0007 Posts: 62
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    This is what I installed on my basement service...

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CONA1OQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1JGX5OTEOI5HA&coliid=I2FVX3KGP99W8P

    Would really seem to fit the bill. Look forward to more comments to make sure I know what I'm doing.
    Jim
    St. Louis, MO

    AVRs: Yamaha RX-A2030, Onkyo TX-NR646
    Speakers: BIC FH6-LCR x 3, BIC FH-65B x 2, Polk RTi6 x 2, Infinity Primus P362, Klipsch KSF-C5
    Subs: Polk PSW505 x 2, Polk PSW10, Klipsch Synergy Sub-10
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    Do it.

    I have one.

    Got a fairly nice break on my home owner's insurance too when I told them I had one.
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  • Paradoxex
    Paradoxex Posts: 189
    This topic is a tad more complicated than just "whole house surge protection."

    See here: http://www.stevejenkins.com/blog/2014/10/whats-the-best-whole-house-surge-protection/

    Basically, there are three types of surge protectors.

    1. Type 1: At the meter - these help keep lightning strikes and other surges out of your home by arresting the electricity at the feed entrance to the home. These are awesome, however many power companies will not let customers add anything to the power meter, effectively prohibiting this type of protection. In DC, BGE and Pepco charge you for this type of protection on a monthly basis and will not let you install it yourself. Not cool.

    2. Type 2: At the panel - These help keep surges from getting past your panel and to your electronics. These can always be installed by electricians or enterprising homeowners as long as your panel has room. These work by creating a low resistance path from the service entrance to the surge protector, as which point the unit will take the hit or dying trying. They all fail eventually, but they will dutifully keep surges from outside the home from killing your stuff.

    Coincidentally, I just installed one of these yesterday myself - my first real electrical DIY job. I used this unit: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Eaton-Whole-House-Surge-Protector-CHSPT2ULTRA-1/204761136

    3. Type 3: At the plug - These are your conventional surge protectors, which are last defense actors and help prevent issues that originate inside the home.

    The experts recommend, of course, a cascading approach. You have to determine what you are allowed, and willing to do yourself.
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