My shack has SurgeX AC Line Protectors such as the SX1115-RT 19inch rack, the
one with the 4 LEDS on the front Panel
It's a Series Mode Protector, much better MOV type's than work only once, these
have Under/OverVoltage,
Loss of Neutral Ground Protection, Can take 1000's of 6KV strikes with No
Damage, In-Rush Protection,
RFI/EMI protection
Found them on EBay surplus between $100 - $200, better than paying New Prices
at $800 each
Make sure it has four LED indicators next to Power On Switch on the Front Panel
and Yellow EMI
sockets on the back for their latest design
At a lot of hams in Texas & Florida in the Lightning Zone Area's swear by these
for AC line Protection
You Local Hardware MOV's are shunt mode and only protect you once, after that
they fail to protect
you and MOV's are Fire Hazards if they fail improperly
A Solid ground Rod at the Main Beaker Box per Utilities Code is a Must also.
Michael Aust
WB6DJI
-----Original Message-----
From: EDWARDS, EDDIE J via RFI <rfi@contesting.com>
To: 'Eric Rosenberg' <ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com>; pvrc <pvrc@mailman.qth.net>
Cc: rfi <rfi@contesting.com>
Sent: Mon, Apr 30, 2018 6:11 am
Subject: Re: [RFI] Recommendation needed: Whole house surge protection
Eric,
Polyphaser & Transtector are two that I've used on our commercial radio sites
in past years. I understand those two have since been merged under one company
(Infinite Electronics), but still sell under their original names.
If your local electric utility offer whole house surge guard service, you could
find out what brand they're using.
If they offer the service and you're thinking of getting this through them, be
aware they might not cover lightning surge protection if you have outdoor
antennas connected to the house since they won't cover surge damage coming in
through the antenna cables. They can always claim it came in that way even if
it did not.
73, de ed -K0iL
-----Original Message-----
From: RFI <rfi-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Eric Rosenberg
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2018 10:45 PM
To: pvrc@mailman.qth.net
Cc: rfi@contesting.com
Subject: [RFI] Recommendation needed: Whole house surge protection
I'm interested in having a whole house surge (AC) protector installed.
How does one size it, and can anyone recommended a manufacturer (and particular
model)?
Thanks & 73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC
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