Thread: What happened to this lightning arrestor?

Found this on todays inspection. The housing for the lightning arrestor was seperated and a clear goo had oozed out. I don't know much about the internal components of these devices. Can someone fill me in on what this is and a possible reason why it happened.

Thanks!

Chris

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Call for it to be replaced due to improper installation and leakage of foreign substance inside the panel.

It looks like the equipment has taken a hit. Surge protectors of any kind have a limited life according to the amount / number of hits taken.

I doubt that has a UL listing, not that I would want to touch it to find the mark.