ADSL Modems...

[James Knott]

Dave Cramer wrote:
> In order for surge protectors to work properly they need to be as
> close to the hardware they are protecting as possible.
>
> Lightning will generate spikes on any length of wire.

In order to work properly, surge must have a direct & short ground 
connection.  The incoming phone line is grounded directly to the 
building ground with a short piece of wire.  Surge protectors connected 
near the equipment will have a much longer ground path over a wire 
that's intended for electrical safety, rather than surge protection.  
Also, compared to the cables that are used to bring the phone line to 
your home, the length of wire within your home is negligible.
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