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It wouldn't necessarily need to be "huge". You pretty much figured it out if you said a varistor.
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I thought I was pretty clear in my introductory phrase--that was what I knew about Eaton. And it led to you picking up the ball from there.
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Just curious, why would they not allow a type 1 device, especially if they are involved in it's installation?
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The short lead reccomendation makes sense because it reduces the resistence of the bottleneck in the preferred path, which is not the hot bus but the SPD circuit. It also makes sense because that...
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they have status LED lights that tell if its good or bad. Other than that, not sure if there is a maintenance interval.
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To install a type 1 SPD the service panel power has to be shut off so I have to get my power company involved. Unfortunately they won't even allow type 1 devices in my location. Type 2 and type 3 is...
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Level 1 SPDs are the reccommended defense against exterior power surges. This is a Level 2 SPD, which is primarily used against interior branch circuit power surges, as sidewinder suggests. Of course...
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Any tip on minimizing the cost of en electrician when I buy the Eaton? Can I do any of the work ahead of time? thanks
It's hard to keep up with everything. Questions for you or anyone: How long...
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my point being... although it would be ideal to place a SPD as closest to the point of power entry for best protection, placing them further down the bus does not mean there will be no protection. ...
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Yes we understand it's not required to mount nearest to the main feed or main breaker. It's also not required that you need to even purchase or install one of these whole house surge protectors at...
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Dead deal
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actually 80% of surges originate from within the home caused by various devices turning off and on. although not as catastrophic as a lightning strike or higher voltage spikes coming in from power...
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Manufacturers recommend it's installed close to the main breaker or main feed for a good reason. It's more likely to keep the surge from touching the rest of your breakers before the protector...
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Where is that pdf file?
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it is recommended (not required) to install it closest to incoming power. i have mine installed below the electrical panel and connected to the breaker in the middle of the bus (main power comes in...
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Yes surges are more likely to come from the power company supply lines. There can be spikes or surges when power goes out and comes back on. Also if lightning hits it can damage multiple houses...
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Anyone knows how "it" works? What's inside? It would have to be a huge varistor... Appears to have green light and "replace" if not lit...
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But isn't the "power company" side before the house thus a better place to protect from? Does it kick in for smaller spikes? In the past we had power surges from broken neutral wires coming to and...
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Excellent point, thank you
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