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Mains Surge Protectors
By Fritz Gellerman

I'm not sure what's inside the electrical entrance protector here.  Does
that put my "guy"-ness in jeopardy?  I thought it preferable not to open
it up and just let it do its thing unmolested.  I assume it's similar to
the interior protectors but with a higher voltage and current rating.
For the record it's a GE Tranquell Surge Arrestor, Model 9L15ECB001,
650 volts AC 2-pole.

To reassure you about my "guy" status, I took apart a new year's noise
maker to see what made the noise.  Inside is a plastic beating reed.

Fritz Gellerman

 [ Aha!  The Horn & Whistle Society would therefore call it a horn,
 [ since it has a mechanical interrupter.  Your "guy"-ness is not in
 [ jeopardy if you can dissect a plastic horn without injury.  Aren't you
 [ relieved !  (Can you call ducks with it?  ;-)   -- Robbie



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