I finally got around to installing a whole house surge protector today. It took about 30 minutes, cost $106 for the surge protector and $9 for a two pole 50 amp GE breaker.
I didn’t think far enough ahead on how I’d install but a quick online search before I started showed they sell a $30 cover plate so I cut an ugly hole in the Sheetrock under the breaker box knowing in a couple days I’ll have a nice cover.
Obviously if you’re not very familiar with the inner workings of a breaker box and the safety involved, call an electrician to install.
