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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/Spirited_Rate4542 on 2024-01-14 20:48:43+00:00.

I'm trying to quote a multi-gang meter for a multifamily home.

Trying to avoid redoing all the old panels, and inspector says I could avoid it if I put in a disconnect with surge protection. He says it has to be one that's meant for it and the only one that he knows of is a particular Siemens one he saw once.

No supplier knows what I'm on about. How would you surge protect the disconnect? Is the a special disconnect feature I need, e.g. double lugs? Don't they usually need a breaker or do they just tap off the lugs?

Any products or advice is appreciated.