QUESTION: Will expensive plug-in power strips protect valuable electronics from damaging electrical surges?
ANSWER: No!
Today’s electronic devices are the backbone of modern technology. Imagine life without them! Now imagine never having to worry about losing them to a lightning strike!
A whole house surge protection system is hard-wired to the service panel. When excessive voltage passes through the device it instantly diverts the damaging voltage to a ground wire. As soon as voltage levels return to normal, the flow of electricity is restored to your home.
Whole-House Surge Protection FAQ
When you think about surge protection for your home you probably never think that the source of the damaging electric surges are coming from inside your home. It’s true! The average home might experience hundreds of these damaging electrical surges every day. Where are they coming from? It’s all of your appliances, computers and electronics.
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Power Surges Can Damage Sensitive Electronics In Your Home
Picture this… your refrigerator and microwave are both using power from the same circuit. When the microwave is turned on it sends a dip in power along the circuit to the refrigerator. After the dip in power comes a surge in power. This fluctuation in power to the appliance where the problem occurs. Electrical fluctuations affect the sensitive circuit boards in today’s modern appliances. Plus, very sensitive electronics such as computers, televisions, and audio equipment can be particularly susceptible if proper measures aren’t taken to eliminate the problem.
The damage caused by these minor power fluctuations is instantaneous and may not show up right away. Mike Talty, second generation electrician at Clover Electric says, “Hundreds of these power fluctuations happen every day between appliances and electronics. You think everything is fine, then one day your microwave stops working because the circuit board is fried.”
The solution? Clover Electric recommends a surge protection outlet for the complete protection of valuable appliances and electronics. A surge protection outlet blocks the dangerous fluctuations in power and protects components from failing. It looks like a regular outlet, but behind the cover plate is an appliance and electronics lifesaver!
For complete protection of your home Clover recommends a whole home surge protection device. A whole home surge protection unit will divert damaging electrical surges from coming in to your home, sending them safely in to a ground wire. Installation is easy, and the benefits are immeasurable.
Surge protection is a complicated thing, but Clover Electrical can make it easy. Clover Electric has been part of the Northeast Ohio community for more than 30 years. It provides electrical installations and repairs for both residential and commercial customers. They are so confident of their work that they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Customers can rest assured any electrical project in their home will be handled with care and expertise.
