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

bpounds wrote:
Folks who have them, have already convinced themselves that you must get one.

Meanwhile, by my estimate the other 90% if us are getting along just fine without one.

I think you got your percentages turned around. The progressive Industries EMS is so much more that a surge protector. I've been helped by mine more than once for stuff besides electrical surges. I won't go into specifics for all you 10 percenters...