QO 22.5 kA 2-Pole Surgebreaker Surge Protective Device

you can install the surge protector breaker anywhere in your panel so long the panel is a square D QO panel and please hook it up correctly .

When the green “its operating fine” led stops glowing. Or it gets hit by lightning, in which case the little green light will also likely cease to glow.

ProbBLY NOT

No. Only fits Square D QO panels.

Since I am in no way anywhere near Houston I would have to go on line or call a Houston area store to find the answer to this question. Being a firm believer in cutting out the middle man I would suggest that "jim" perhaps could find a Houston area store to ask this question of. Go to the source as it were. Good luck!

I would check on-line first on the store's in your area, and then call the store before going. Also on a Square D box there are 2 different panels, this one did fit my panel you need to get the information on the panel.

That's bit of loaded question. Lightning strikes can vary in "intensity"/"strength" based on numerous factors. The amount of energy a nearby strike has will have complete influence on what happens in your home's load center and downstream electrical devices. That said, this item is an excellent, fast install device that offers very good surge suppression. By the very nature (pun, i suppose) of lightning, there's no guarantee that various breakers in the panel won't also trip resulting from a strike, nor can any manufacturer promise that nothing can ever be damaged. The effect of a lightning strike can be mild or catastrophic, but this will offer essential protection to greatly increase your odds of equipment survival. As others have suggested, the green LED on the face is supposed to indicate that the surge device is still healthy and ready to offer continued protection. Reminder, "surges" and "spikes" don't just happen from lightning, there are many power disturbances that can happen from utility company routine operations or mishaps. I'm a 28 year veteran in electrical contracting, and have seen a lot.

When accessing any enclosure where live electrical parts are exposed and when you will be performing a procedure that requires you to install a part onto the live surface, you should first de-energize the exposed live parts. Yes, turn off the house main breaker or disconnect before opening the panel. If the panel that the part is going into is the main service panel for the building then it is OK to run the white wire to the ground buss since the ground and neutral busses are common. If the panel is a sub panel then the white wire goes to the neutral buss.

You should be able to see the green light without drilling any holes. Try knocking the tab out of the panel cover where the breaker is located.

Its fine. Consult/hire an electrician so you don't die!