My old building isn't grounded. Does ISOBAR8ULTRA offers any protection against lightning surges?
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Site-of-use surge protectors must be used in a properly grounded receptacle. Service entrance types (where the wiring comes into your home/building) do also.
398165
I installed mine about a year ago after a major lightning surge caused major danage to most of my house hard-wired low voltage equipment. There have been no incidents since then.
1067296
We haven't been able to install this yet, so I can't comment. The house we are temporarily in does not have grounded switches.
2065293
I have it in the house where the cable enters. cable guy said it wasn't needed and i should not have it but after testing it he said it didn't harm the internet signal. I had a storm take out my modem and the switch and the router so their protection wasn't clearly enough (I have full UPS on those devices so it had to be the cable.) This NEEDs grounding but it can be done inside; the cable company should have their grounding already but that is just for severe stuff; this wouldn't save you from lightning, that is what their grid is designed for- this supposedly will help from the left over surges. I've not had lightning hit the cable line again in the area so I guess I'll find out if it works then. I have it in the house where the cable enters. cable guy said it wasn't needed and i should not have it but after testing it he said it didn't harm the internet signal. I had a storm take out my modem and the switch and the router so their protection wasn't clearly enough (I have full UPS on those devices so it had to be the cable.) This NEEDs grounding but it can be done inside; the cable company should have their grounding already but that is just for severe stuff; this wouldn't save you from lightning, that is what their grid is designed for- this supposedly will help from the left over... » Read More I have it in the house where the cable enters. cable guy said it wasn't needed and i should not have it but after testing it he said it didn't harm the internet signal. I had a storm take out my modem and the switch and the router so their protection wasn't clearly enough (I have full UPS on those devices so it had to be the cable.) This NEEDs grounding but it can be done inside; the cable company should have their grounding already but that is just for severe stuff; this wouldn't save you from lightning, that is what their grid is designed for- this supposedly will help from the left over surges. I've not had lightning hit the cable line again in the area so I guess I'll find out if it works then. « Show Less
475344
Yes, the outlets are grounded to the frame (Hence UL approved) & as long as the frame sits on and makes contact with the earth and is NOT insulated from the earth or concrete, etc, it will do the job, "IF" anything goes wrong. If in doubt, contact the manufacture.
1888602
It comes with grounded cord and since it has surge protection might assume the ground connection is involved that protection but I am not electrical expert.
2069183
Not sure. I wired both normally so both would have surge protection. Would advise contacting Leviton to get best answer.
597383
Yes, it is a surge protector. That is it's main purpose. I had a surge a few weeks ago at a campground and nothing was affected. It is worth the peace of mind.
862601
follow up! I did some more research- NOPE! you will have to get the Generic (or Generac clone)outside panel surge protector to protect the generator.The Levitron protector is good for the residence, shops, garages,. I have several on this farm. Good luck. OT
475342
Yes, the outlets are grounded to the frame (Hence UL approved) & as long as the frame sits on and makes contact with the earth and is NOT insulated from the earth or concrete, etc, it will do the job, "IF" anything goes wrong.If in doubt, contact the manufacture.
2232215
I truly believe that it would protect it from damage but I was always told that it should be properly grounded in the wall. Some units have surge protection in the unit it self.
1830597
Nothing is really lighting protected especially an antenna but a lighting arrestor certainly helps .Grounding usually helps the receive signal and helps to eliminate white noise and other interference in the air. Hope this helps ....JB
2112732
This device is intended to provide protection for cable wires, whether from a satellite dish or a cable coming into the house. Lightning can strike the ground, your roof, a utility pole, etc. We live in central Florida and have had two strikes since installing this device. The outside cable equipment was damaged but none of our electronics were hurt. For the amount of money, it is cheap insurance for expensive electronics. Ground it well!!!
195625
I used a surge protected with mine. It was fine. However I bought mine in feb now it doesnt work. Just stopped working. I think I will stick to the brand "comfort zone" from walmart. Under $20 and still working
360359
looks after RF hum, but not really a surge protector. try one of the fur man products for that application. or trip lite works well too.
1569807
No. It does not interfere with mine. I can only assume it filters high voltage spikes that would occur if something came in from the street. It does not hurt to have whole-house lightening arresters in your breaker panel. Ligtening surge protectors are inexpensive, but must be installed by an electrician. They connect to the hot leads from the meter, a source of unlimited amerage; that's not something a homeowner should attempt.
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This not something for "cleaning-up" power. By that I am guessing that you are talking about sags and surges. This is to protect against spikes, such as from a lightning hit. I believe some others have already responded with basically the same answer. --bill