faifa77

Wow you guys are comprehensive!

May I sugest UN Electric in Bangkok as a cheap source of wire. Ask for K. USA ..she speaks English.

Make sure you get a high quality ground rod / copper encased steel 10' x 5/8" and if you can get someone with a ground resistance meter

check the soil..Should be 1 ohm. I f higher ..more rods or special gound soil..avail in BKk

Surge protect everything tv, phone lines , main panel.

These simple steps will protect the expensive componets in your home.

Jack

Hi guys

One thing you are forgeting about TIT. Where the hot wires are often on the neutral buss bar and the neutrals are on the breakers so when you switch off the breaker the hot is still going to the water heater. Even the main is often only 1 pole so this will not solve the situation. In addition the electricians often tie in at the meter when they run out of breakers so you turn off the main and still have a hot wire...be careful with your advice as well -intentioned as it is...electricity is very dangeous and I don't want any of you to get hurt!

Jack

and yes I am an electrician.