Safety Alert - Surge Protector Linked to House Fires
Investigators in Cary, NC have determined that a house fire in December was linked to a faulty surge protector.
Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist reports that the December 28 fire is at least the fifth in Cary to be connected to a specific kind of surge protector which is often installed with heating and air conditioners.
The affected surge protectors are identified as Type 2 surge protectors and are labeled Supco Model SCM150, and Sycom Model SYC-120/240-T2. Both are manufactured by Sycom Surge, Inc.
Homeowners are asked to spread the word and check their surge protectors. In the most recent fire, investigators determined that a Supco surge protector on the home's A/C unit caught fire, scorching the side of the home.
If a device bearing one of the labels below is identified at the home, citizens should contact a licensed electrician or heating and A/C contractor. If you have questions or concerns, call Sycom at 800-622-9904.
To my knowledge, all new house grounds require 25ohms or less, otherwise, you have to drive another rod
January 21 2019, 9:10 pm EST
Reply from: Mike Holt January 21 2019, 9:51 pm EST Correct, but if the one ground rod is 100 ohms, then driving another 100 ohm ground is fine (total resistance of 50 ohms).
