BishopWill I too live in the "lightning capital of the world" and during those times when things are active I just unplug the gear. No surge protector will protect from a direct hit. I remember several years back when a friends picture tube on his TV set blew out! Nothing stops the path of that much voltage! Another example of what lightning can do inimpeded was a direct hit through a window and grounding into a bed, this started a fire in an apartment building. This is no exaggeration, I had a hard time believing it myself but saw it first hand and the damage it did. Surge protectors are only good for voltage spikes in the lines.
I agree with the dedicated line advocates. Why just today I plan on installing a dedicated 20 amp circuit using 10 instead of 12 gauge attached to 2 hospital grade receptacles, these babies really grab and have greater contact surface area.
I agree with the dedicated line advocates. Why just today I plan on installing a dedicated 20 amp circuit using 10 instead of 12 gauge attached to 2 hospital grade receptacles, these babies really grab and have greater contact surface area.