I was trying to research regular outlet surge protectors that go from the wall outlet then you plug your devices into it. I couldn’t grasp why those aren’t as effective as a protector for the breaker box. Is there a way to protect your whole house and can you explain why it is needed. I know absolutely nothing about electricity except you need a ground. Does ground on the breaker box differ than the protectors ground?
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The GFI protectors built into the outlet are there for when your hairdrier falls in the tub. They don’t protect your things from getting fried from an electrical surge but protect you when the device you plugged in could possibly electrocure you.
The Breaker Box protect the house from electric surges from the grid while the Surge Protector for your computer keeps the computer safe if someone turned off every light in the building simultaneously.
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