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Can surge arresters, suppressors and “whole-house protectors” protect my home?

April 26, 2017arresters Home protect suppressors surge whole-house protectors

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Can surge arresters, suppressors and “whole-house protectors” protect my home?

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No! Surge suppressors are important components of a complete system, but can do nothing to protect a structure against direct lightning strikes. Arresters must be installed in conjunction with a lightning protection system (air terminals, bonding and grounding) to provide whole house protection.