I cannot answer Morgan's question. This is beyond my knowledge. I only know about Tripp Lite from my research. APC products appear to be rare in Canada.
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Personally, I opted for Tripp Lite because of the many models available through Amazon. The information is very detailed.
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However, for Kurt, when we know the possible causes in a home and the path of the impact of a power surge, it is obvious that the Surge Protector is an essential safety to protect the Command Station/Booster. Not for power surges coming from the layout, but from inside your house.
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This is up to you, but it is additional security for your DCC system.
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If NCE recommends it, it¡¯s because it¡¯s important!
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I highly recommend checking out the Eaton website. There is a lot of information in the Surge Protector section.?
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Once you read, you will understand the reasoning for installing this equipment.?