After several recommendations from several electricians I adopted the "two tier" approach to surge protection as is outlined in this article: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,387874,00.html
1. Whole House Surge Suppression: at the main electric panel (usually $60 to $200 installed depending on which model & type used) ---- 1(a) including a proper 8 foot grounding spike grounding the electric panel itself (you'ld be surprised how many homes have inadequate panel grounding) 2. Device Surge Suppression: basically what is being discussed here, power strips with surge suppression at the location of the electric appliances The basic idea being that the (properly grounded) panel unit takes the major hits allowing the power strip units to do their job better and last longer. Using one or the other is better than nothing. Using both is recommended and offers an extra layer of protection. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95953 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
