Wouldn't it be feasible to simply open up the existing three-way
devices and remove the two legs that are undesired?
I note that the older power strips I have seem to all have failed MOVs
that need to be removed anyway.
Jack Brindle, W6FB
On Jan 3, 2011, at 1:01 PM, Paul Christensen wrote:
>> Thanks Paul (and Jim). I knew I had read about all this before,
>> but...
>> So our choice is what basically? Spend $200-700 per surge
>> protector, or
>> use none at all?
>
> Pete,
>
> I would definitely install a whole-house SPD solution at the service
> entrance. Then, only consider single-mode SPD devices (e.g.,
> SurgeX) on
> branch circuits.
>
> Right now, I'm only using a whole-house protector. All 3-mode MOV
> devices
> previously used on my branch circuits were hauled away with the
> trash. I'll
> add single-mode SPD devices as time (and my budget) permits.
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
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