whole home surge protection

A lot of us run dedicated lines etc.

Just wondering if adding one of these at the panel would affect sound quality?

lacee06-02-2013 3:44pm

gbart Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 290 posts 06-03-2013 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No, whole house surge protection will not affect sound quality. The protection is in parallel with the AC line.
ozzy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,500 posts 06-03-2013 at 11:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I installed one and noticed no change in sound quality. But, like you I was wonderin'
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jea48 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,484 posts 06-04-2013 at 04:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A lot of us run dedicated lines etc. Just wondering if adding one of these at the panel would affect sound quality? Lacee, In general I would say no. That is for name brand sold SPDs. What ever brand you decide on make sure it is UL 1449 3rd Edition Listed. If external mounted to the electrical panel enclosure make sure the electrician installs the device as close to the main breaker as possible and keeps the connecting leads to the branch circuit breaker, the SPD will connect to, as short as possible. Here is some reading material on SPDs. Power Quality Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) http://www.hubbell-wiring.com/press/pdfs/WLBPQ001.pdf .