Surge Suppressor

[Buck Hartley, CMI]

Why would this surge suppressor be installed on sump pump or grinder pump? Thanks!

[Marcel R. Cyr]

http://www.wagnermechanical.com/webapp/GetPage?pid=17


Safeguard your equipment
With electrical power at a premium during the sticky summer months, utility companies often lower their output of power. This is normally called a brown out. A brown out or reduction in power can do irreparable damage to your appliances, especially your air conditioner. All appliances are designed to work with a certain amount of power. If that power level is dropped, your appliances will continue to function, but they will be forced to work under duress.
A lightning strike to your home can damage or destroy all of your electrical appliances. With a lightning arrestor installed in your breaker box, you can protect all of your electrical appliances including your air conditioner, computer, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stereo and televisions with a single dedicated lightning arrestor tied into your home’s electrical panel. This simple, inexpensive device can save you thousands of dollars in the event your home is ever struck by lightning.

[Buck Hartley, CMI]

Thanks! Marcel. This was connected directly to the pump and sitting on the floor beside the sump pit

[Jason R. Crandall]

Buck,

Obviously, the pumps cord wasn’t quite long enough and he stole it…. I mean obtained the surge protector for free from work.