In a message dated 7/31/2009 7:21:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, aug...@luminalt.com writes:
I'm trying to gather a firm opinion on whether they are a complete waste of $$$ and time or not. Good grounding seems I would guess is the best protection. Good grounding #1. I use ac and dc side arrestors. Consider it cheap insurance, total cost under $100. Suspect they are useless for direct strikes but can suppress induced surges from nearby strikes. Never seen one (ac or dc) blow up or show any signs that a strike occured. Don **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62)
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