Ed Pawlowski wrote:
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Nothing on the entrance. I'm debating whole house surge protection.
Initial cost is about $150, then a $6 monthly charge. Over the years I'm
still ahead, but. . . . .

Huh???

Sounds like some type of contract scam. Just buy and install the ~$75
suppresser and be done with it. I have a Square D "SurgeBreaker" in my
QO panel, I believe it cost $60 or so.