"Ed Clarke" wrote in message
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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.

Obviously we are not talking about the same thing!
Mine was a small box that attaches to the breaker box I bought at HD for
$50. It has 4 wires; one to each leg, and two to the ground bus.

I am not sure how effective it is, but seemed worthwhile for $50.
I have never had a surge problem, nor have I heard of anyone having a surge
problem that would justify a $2,000 investment! Perhaps your electrical
system is different.