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From: aris@tabbs.UUCP (Aris Stathakis)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Lightning Protection (WAS: Modem encountering power spike)
Message-ID: <210@tabbs.UUCP>
Date: 2 Sep 89 23:28:07 GMT
References: <9645@b-tech.ann-arbor.mi.us>
Organization: TABBS - Totally Awesome BBS Public Access UNIX
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From article <9645@b-tech.ann-arbor.mi.us>, by zeeff@b-tech.ann-arbor.mi.us (Jon Zeeff):
!>
!>There's a chance a spike-damged modem might be covered under a
!>homeowner's policy, but with deductibles most 2400 bps modems would
!>probably be under the limit these days.
!>
! 
! I had a couple of modems replaced under my homeowners policy without any
! problems.  I have since put lightning protectors on the lines.

What kind of lightning protections ACTUALLY WORKS?  I mean, you've heard
about the 10 cent fuse and the $500 picture tube.  Murphy says the tube
will blow first :-)

Has anyone out there had any experience with lightning protection
devices?  Any suggestions?

Thanks
aris
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