Actually those are not as uncommon as some people think. Line "Surge
Protectors" from the electric company can be purchased. It is supposed to
work better then ones in your home. This is according to the electric
company. However, as I stated before, I would be skeptical on it. I have
not researched it too much, and I don't know if they come with a guarantee
of your equipment if something did fail. I would think that there is
someone out there that works for the power company, that can give us some
info on these protectors. I too would be curious if they are damaged after
a surge of lightning. I would also like to find out if they protect against
the imperfections in the electrical grids. Meaning when the power changes
in voltages.

I still stick to my methods of unplugging said devices when storms approach.
Remember that what we have here are man made devices, and said man made
devices, is why we have this message group. Mainly because they easily
break. And said man made devices is what keeps many of those on this board,
in business. So, if you want to support your fellow repairman, keep 'em
plugged in.. I am sure there will be a lot of happy repairman out there.
Just remember, if you do need to take it to a repairman, take it to a small
business man, not a major chain. The major shop's money just ends up in
some rich man's hands. Money spent at your local business man's shop, will
help feed his family.

Oh, to answer your "?"... I don't know. Maybe there is an electrician
with the power company that can answer this "?".


"Asimov" wrote in message
...
Some years ago we had a rash of storms with a number of direct hits in
the neighborhood. One home across the street had a hit on their pole
pig and everything electric in the home was destroyed. In the days
that followed the electric utility made repairs and installed fat
hockey puck size arrestors between the distribution line and ground on
every pole pig in the neighborhood. How effective is their protection
with a direct lightning strike? Should they be replaced after a hit?

A*s*i*m*o*v

... Over a hundred billion electrons were used in crafting this tagline.