w_tom wrote:

If plug-in protectors were so effective, then why do responsible
sources and responsible manufacturers instead discuss earthing and
'whole house' protection? Why then from that paper and from an author
that discusses SRE; his own papers discuss superior and properly
earthed 'whole house' solutions AND note that adjacent plug-in (point
of use) protectors may even contribute to damage?


As I have said, surge protection at the power service entrance is a good
idea. But the issue is ONLY whether plug-in surge suppressors are
effective. "That paper and from an author" - what paper and what author.
What "responsible sources and responsible manufacturers". As always, you
have no links that directly address plug-in surge suppressors. And then
you change the subject.

How about larry moe 'n curlys insurance company and Consumer reports.
Are they "irresponsible"? Its you against the world, and now even
against larry moe n' curly.



The IEEE paper, referenced several times previously is
http://www.mikeholt.com/files/PDF/Li...ion_May051.pdf
- this is YOUR paper
- the title is "How to protect your house and its contents from
lightning: IEEE guide for surge protection of equipment connected to AC
power and cummunication circuits"
- much of its concern is 'transistor safety' - your favorite
- it was published by the IEEE in 2005
- the IEEE is the dominant organization of electrical and electronic
engineers in the US and the publisher of some of your references
- the 5 authors have broad experience with surge suppression

Question:
If plug in surge suppressors are not effective, why does the paper,
divided into 7 sections, contain
section 5: Multi-port point-of-use (plug-in) protectors
section 6 Specific protection examples (all using SREs)
Place your answer in a separate post from other responses. I guess in
your excitement you forgot to explain this.

bud--