Surge Protection

David Lesher wb8foz at nrk.com
Fri Jul 23 03:01:29 UTC 2004


Speaking on Deep Background, the Press Secretary whispered:
> 
> 
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  > We have since purchased some polyphaser surge protectors.
> 
>    I'll second the polyphaser as a good product.  

Thirds

> 
>      It must still be installed according to proper engineering principles
>  for best protection.  They have some great engineering references on their
>  web site.

VERY IMPORTANT. Poorly deployed lightning protection is as
effective as condoms left in the cabinet...


And YES, fiber is better. Not every Polyphaser can save your butt
from ground differential issues. Fiber will.


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