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Is there any way to provide surge protection in phone line ?

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/is-there-any-way-to-provide-surge-protection-in-phone-line.132508/

ajai5777
ajai5777 Original post #1
Oct 3, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Its my 4th modem got burned in lightning :x.Unfortunately my lan port also damaged this time.I am using BSNL connection.Please suggest me a solution to avoid damage of modem through lightning.BSNL people recommend to disconnect phone line when lightning.But thats not possible every time.
The Sorcerer
Oct 4, 2010 at 1:22 AM
Well you get this belkin (i think the gold series) surge protector which comes with a TV cable/telephone port that will protect from surge.

By the way, protection against lightning? Best thing to do is unplug during lightning storms.
ashu888ashu888
Oct 6, 2010 at 12:29 AM
the APC company also provides solutions for cutting out surge in telephone lines.. :)

APC Product Information for Surge Protection and Power Conditioning

and..

SurgeArrest Essential - Product Information