Protecting My Whole Home From Electrical Surge

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Synopsis:
Do you find yourself replacing light bulbs too often? Are you worried about your TV & appliances operating correctly for their full life? Have you noticed that your phone & computer batteries have drained significantly, despite constant charging? All of these things may be good reasons for a whole home surge protector.

In this video Joel will demonstrate 2 types of surge protectors that install directly into a home’s electrical panel to provide protection for all circuits. This is a home upgrade with significant long-term benefit, especially in tandem with surge protector strips in outlet receptacles throughout the home.

Though step-by-step and widely available, we’d rank this as an intermediate-level DIY project due to the discomfort of some when working in their electrical panel. We hope to relieve your stress during and after the installation!

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Products We’d Recommend:
*EPRO endorses pro-level tools & materials, and receives a small commission for purchases through our links through Amazon & other affiliate programs. We’d be happy to recommend more cost-effective products for DIYers and low-frequency users if you engage with us in the comment section!
[] Square D QO Surgebreaker: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Square-D-QO-22-5-kA-2-Pole-Surgebreaker-Surge-Protective-Device-QO2175SB/100202111
[] Eaton Universal Electrical Panel Surge Protector: https://amzn.to/3mUJQt0
[] Square D Electrical Panel Cover Screws: https://amzn.to/3sWDm0t
[] Klein Tools Insulated Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/3sUNkzF
[] HDX Eye Protection: https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Indoor-Safety-Clear-Glasses-VS-9300-clear/309028882
[] ATG Maxiflex Nitrile Gloves: https://www.homedepot.com/p/ATG-MaxiFlex-Men-s-Large-Nitrile-Ultimate-Gloves-in-Gray-34-874T-LVPD72/313135021
[] Milwaukee Wire Strippers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-7-75-in-Combination-Electricians-6-in-1-Wire-Strippers-Pliers-48-22-3079/202966263

National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in this video:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
[] Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) 1,000+ Volts [NEC 242, Part II]
[] Surge Protection Requirements For Dwellings [NEC 230.67]

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - First-Look Code Violations
2:00 - Electrical Panel Cover Removal
3:50 - Types of Surge Protection & Code
4:58 - Surge Protector Placement in Panel
5:29 - Safety While Working in an Electrical Panel
8:25 - Breaker-Style Surge Protector Installation & Wiring
10:32 - Purpose & Layering of Surge Protection
14:44 - External-Style Surge Protector Mounting
19:38 - External-Style Surge Protector Wiring

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