Irwin Electronics Weekly Digest Surge Protection Much more than the plug-in unit under your desk! by David Irwin on February 26th When someone mentions surge protector, do you think of the little multi-plug unit under your desk? Most people believe that’s all there is. Did you know that is level 3 protection and the LAST line of defense? Are you protecting all your data paths? Surges can occur on phone and cable lines as well. No level 3 surge protector will protect against lightning! Do you have lightning arrestors installed? What about your appliances? Your air conditioner, washer, dryer, refrigerator, etc., are all susceptible to surges. If lightning strikes, are you prepared to replace all your appliances? Alright, I see where you’re going with that one. Pay the insurance deductible and get all new appliances. But how much will your insurance pay for your old appliances? You will need to pay the difference for the upgrades. What about the disposal of your old ...
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