what is the difference between surge arrestor and lightning
arrestor ?

Answer Posted / ramakishore karri

lightening arrestor are located outside for outside atmospheric lightning.
surge arrestor are located inside generally outgoing of the circuit breaker but the purpose is same in both cases.

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