In article , toller wrote:
I installed mine for about $50 in 10 minutes.
Haven't had any problems since. Of course I hadn't had any problems before
either, so it doesn't prove much; but for $50...

What kind of surge protecter did you put in for $50? I ask because a real
whole-house protection system from PolyPhaser or APC will run you about
$2000 for the parts alone and installation of a satisfactory ground system
is not trivial.