Last month, I went back to three jobs where the alarm panel was dead after a storm. Each time, the home had no surge protector on the system. I'm confused why this isn't standard practice yet. For example, one customer lost their whole security because a nearby lightning strike zapped the panel. Now I always recommend adding a surge protector to every install. It's a cheap fix that saves headaches later. What's your take on this, guys?
I was skeptical, but a storm proved me wrong.