Actually that astrosurf.com author misses the point. He
cites a benchmark in surge protection, then assumes the surge
protector (or more of them) provides protection. Even
Polyphaser does not make that claim. Far better information
are the legendary application notes from Polyphaser. Do they
discuss their products? Of course not. Polyphaser discusses
THE protection - earthing.

Making a short connection to earth is so critical that
Polyphaser even makes protectors with NO connection. Instead
the protector mounts directly ON earth ground. Polyphaser
application notes are at:
http://www.polyphaser.com/ppc_pen_home.asp

Why did the author suffer damage? Every damaged item was
part of a circuit from cloud to earth. Only damaged were
items that completed a path to earth.

BTW, those manufacturers who discuss earthing make serious
protectors. Visit their product line appreciate what serious
protector products are.

Randy wrote:
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/qsl-...protection.htm

This site has some good info.