If you have a Federal or anything with a stab-lock breaker you 100% need to get rid of them!
CH, Siemens and Square D all make solid equipment. I have a couple of notes for you:
- I prefer the whole house surge protectors that sit on the panel like a breaker. They have less wiring and therefore better chances of working with faster surges.
- All whole house surge protectors and the NEC recommend that you use individual surge protectors on sensitive electronics IN ADDITION to the whole house units.
- Remember your home outlets must be tamper resistant too. Several boutique, cryo, blah blah outlets are not.
- Use Furman surge protectors with SMP/LiFT to protect your gear.
- Use a hospital grade Ethernet isolator to protect your network.