Surge Protectors
We supply whole house surge protection or equipment specific surge protectors.
How Surge Protectors Work?
Surge protectors pass electrical current along the outlet to a number of devices plugged into the power strip. A whole-house surge protector connects to your electrical service to provide power surge protection for your entire home. When electrical voltage spikes, the protector blocks it or grounds it so your appliances aren’t damaged.
What a Surge Protector can do for you
Computers and appliances such as: Televisions, Microwaves, Modems/routers, Video game systems and High-end audio equipment are most sensitive to high voltage and only work when they receive a stable current within the right voltage range.
You should prioritize using a surge protector for electronics that are expensive to replace. Newer appliances are more sensitive to power surges than older electronics thanks to more delicate and smaller components.
Inexpensive surge protectors work by protecting point-of-use devices. They don’t actually arrest a surge, instead they divert the surge to a ground. A surge protector is indeed a cheap and effective insurance policy against replacement for expensive electronic items.
How to safely use a Surge Protector
Even small electrical surges can gradually damage electronic equipment over time. High-voltage appliances such as space heaters can easily overheat a surge protector and cause an electrical fire. Unless necessary, space heaters should never be plugged into a surge protector.
A surge protector with an on/off switch and indicator light has a fuse that will melt if it overheats. This causes the space heater to lose the connection and power. However, not all surge protectors have this built-in breaker.
To be on the safe side, avoid plugging high-power appliances like air conditioners and space heaters into a surge protector. Instead, plug these devices directly into a wall.
