Thoughts on the 'need' factor of a main line surge protector

If you choose not to get one and are unlucky enough to need it, I guarantee that you will get one after you replace your television(s), microwave, stereo, water heater element, refrigerator element, well, the list goes on.

Your choice.

(A lot of folks don't realize that even with a 50 amp setup, you can get 240v through every 120v appliance that is drawing power if the NEUTRAL wire in the power cord or pedestal ever breaks.)