On Aug 10, 6:55 pm, w_tom <w_t...@usa.net> wrote:
> On Aug 8, 8:53 pm, "Eric" <nob...@anywhere.nnn> wrote:
>
> > Damn cat...
>
> Solve the problem. Eliminate a protector, that when too close to
> the router and too far from earth ground, may then contribute to
> router damage. Instead install a properly earthed 'whole house'
> protector that does more than all other protectors combined. Don't
> blame the cat. The problem is a protector that also does not even
> claim to protect that router AND that has significant history in
> contibuting to damage of an adjacent appliance when too far from earth
> ground.
> On Aug 8, 8:53 pm, "Eric" <nob...@anywhere.nnn> wrote:
>
> > Damn cat...
>
> Solve the problem. Eliminate a protector that, when too close to
> the router and too far from earth ground, may even contribute to
> router damage.

For anyone who can read, the problem is the cat.

Excellent information on surges and surge protection from the IEEE is
at:
http://omegaps.com/Lightning%20Guide...ion_May051.pdf
And from the NIST at:
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/p.../surgesfnl.pdf

Both say plug-in suppressors are effective.

Note that all interconnected equipment needs to be connected to the
same plug-in suppressor, or interconnecting wires need to go through
the suppressor. External connections, like phone, also need to go
through the suppressor. Connecting all wiring through the suppressor
prevents damaging voltages between power and signal wires. These
multiport suppressors are described in both guides.

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