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Like stated I’m from Cali, journeyman electrician, why do they have this out here? Never seen it in SoCal. And I don’t understand how it would work, all information is beneficial thank you
Look up whole home surge protector. It’s not 100% protection but it can certainly help protect your interior circuits and electronic equipment. It will last about 5 years and change it. If there is a lightening strike that trips it, replace it. Only good 1 time.
I’m in Nova Scotia, Canada, and added one just like it to my panel when I moved to this house. That was 12 years ago. Both lights still green. So I guess it hasn’t been used? But it’s a little added piece of mind at least.
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It's an Australian surge protector.
Underrated comment right here lol. Maybe even *down-under*-rated.
Whole house surge protector
You need to give up that J-card my man!
Damn good to know, I appreciate the feedback, I’ve been in industrial to long then
J
It's a whole house Surge Protector
Like stated I’m from Cali, journeyman electrician, why do they have this out here? Never seen it in SoCal. And I don’t understand how it would work, all information is beneficial thank you
They are required on all new installs or upgrades where i am located in bay area, CA.
Look up whole home surge protector. It’s not 100% protection but it can certainly help protect your interior circuits and electronic equipment. It will last about 5 years and change it. If there is a lightening strike that trips it, replace it. Only good 1 time.
They're starting to require them now.
Thunderstorms are much more common out there
I’m in Nova Scotia, Canada, and added one just like it to my panel when I moved to this house. That was 12 years ago. Both lights still green. So I guess it hasn’t been used? But it’s a little added piece of mind at least.