Wait, you might ask, there’s still voltage let through? Can’t that still damage my electronics? Yes, there is usually residual that passes through. That’s why the lower the VPR, the better. However, certain devices are sensitive to even the smallest excess current, and that’s why we highly recommend layering.
Layering, something you not only do in the cold Canadian winters, but something that can protect your electronic investments. To protect the residual voltage from damaging your devices, it is highly recommended to install the familiar and widely known power surge bars to catch the small amount of excess power that passes through. So think about installing the point-of-use surge protectors in areas where computers, home theatres, media centres or any sensitive and/or important equipment is used.
How do you find the best whole house surge protector? Every year, you can find lists online of retailers’ favourite brands and products. Feel free to ask our St. Catharines electrical contractors for their recommendations. But in general, these are the features you’ll want to look for:
If you’re still on the fence about investing in whole house surge protection, ask yourself how valuable your most cherished electronic equipment or appliances are, how likely they would be damaged in the event of lightning or a sudden power surge from downed power lines, and how costly would it be to replace them. Feel free to contact our licensed electrical contractors to guide you through these questions, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Layering, something you not only do in the cold Canadian winters, but something that can protect your electronic investments. To protect the residual voltage from damaging your devices, it is highly recommended to install the familiar and widely known power surge bars to catch the small amount of excess power that passes through. So think about installing the point-of-use surge protectors in areas where computers, home theatres, media centres or any sensitive and/or important equipment is used.
How do you find the best whole house surge protector? Every year, you can find lists online of retailers’ favourite brands and products. Feel free to ask our St. Catharines electrical contractors for their recommendations. But in general, these are the features you’ll want to look for:
- Low VPR
- Lifetime or many years warranty
- UL certified
- Type 1 or Type 2 (Type 3 is generally the point-of-use surge protector); ask us which Type works best for your situation (Type 2 is the one commonly referred to in whole house surge protection as it is hard-wired to your electrical panel and installed by your professional electrician, whereas Type 1 is installed on the line side of the power and will involve the power company in the installation process)
If you’re still on the fence about investing in whole house surge protection, ask yourself how valuable your most cherished electronic equipment or appliances are, how likely they would be damaged in the event of lightning or a sudden power surge from downed power lines, and how costly would it be to replace them. Feel free to contact our licensed electrical contractors to guide you through these questions, and we’ll take care of the rest.