Thread: Lightning Fix
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Old 10-Nov-2010, 10:56 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by GroundUrMast View Post
Just to clarify, a DC-block does not typically include surge protection. It only prevents DC flow on the center conductor of the coax. A surge protector is designed to limit the voltage difference between the center conductor and shield.

Here are a couple of examples of surge protectors... http://www.cabletvamps.com/accessories.htm (Items: TII 210 and TII 212)
Do either of these two devices cause any attenuation to the signal? I consider that I have adequate lightning protection, but have been toying with installing the TII 212, just for added protection...any down side to the 212?
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