Originally Posted by westom
Compare that to a completely different device also called a protector. One 'whole house' protector (rated at least 50,000 amps) means everything is protected. For about $1 per protected appliance. Even a direct lightning strike does not damage a properly sized protectors. The spec number (50,000 amps) says so. Significant experience confirms it.

Hi Westom,

Do you have any data to confirm this? Any specific brands?

Thanks.

Gene

Gene Nallin MD solo family practice with one PA Cumberland, Md