09-08-2021, 01:51 PM
(09-08-2021, 02:01 AM)HereOnThePrimalEdge Wrote: I'm in the process of replacing 8 surge protectors and other miscellaneous equipment thanks to the disintegration of HELCO's aluminum anchor wire which supported the power line to my house. The power lines yanked the exterior line* off my house and created a ground fault, wreaking havoc. I thought about adding a surge protector for my fridge while replacing the others that were destroyed, but I've read both yes and no on the internet (see below):
Any suggestions?
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Can you use a surge protector on a refrigerator?
We do not recommend connecting a refrigerator or freezer to a surge protector. The compressor is sensitive to temperature and current overloads, and will shut itself down with a surge. ... A surge protector will override this system, and if there is a power surge, your refrigerator may not restart.
That makes no sense to me. I'll ask around and see if I can find someone who can actually answer the question.