<div dir="ltr"><div><div>Ever wonder how an inline static gap lightning arrestor works?<br><br></div>1958s nostalgia!<br><br>Admittedly the gas discharge tube types are much better...but hey...in a pinch these are much better than the alternative - and they are mega cheap :-)<br>
<br></div>Just make sure to test with your multimeter that the center conductor isn't fused to the shield before you ever buy one - this means it's been hit already! They only take one hit and need to be replaced...<br>
<br>Just thought some might appreciate the history - pics and original patent drawings and description attached!<br></div>