Professionally Installed Whole House Surge Suppressors
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Professionally Installed Whole House Surge Suppressors
Overview
A transient surge is a sudden spike in electrical power that can travel through wiring, potentially short-circuiting any connected devices. The most common cause of these surges is lightning, which doesn’t need to strike a home directly. A strike on a nearby transformer can increase the voltage throughout an entire neighborhood, damaging equipment in every home.
Importance of Whole House Surge Suppressors
In today’s world, nearly every electronic device contains a printed circuit board, much like computers. Professionally installed whole house surge suppressors are the only reliable defense against catastrophic equipment failures. They also offer protection against "dirty power" ?" power fluctuations often found in rural areas due to long distances between communities and service providers, which can damage appliances, stereos, and computers.
Misconceptions About Power Strips
Many people mistakenly believe that retail power strips can protect sensitive equipment. However, every subsystem from a service provider could pose a threat, emphasizing the need for comprehensive whole house surge protection.
Complex Home Wiring Systems
As homes have become larger and more intricate, so have their wiring systems. Electrical panels now contain printed circuit boards similar to those found in computers. If a surge reaches the panel, it could short-circuit and damage everything connected to its network.
Benefits of Professional Installation
Investing in a sophisticated whole house surge suppressor can block lightning-induced surges and dirty power spikes. Standard models can block up to 300,000A of surges while being compact in size.
While many surge suppression devices are available, they are challenging for DIY electricians to install correctly. Professional electrical contractors ensure the best commercial-grade protection is integrated directly with the home’s service panel and automation network. Electrical experts can assess the home’s electrical network and calculate the required level of protection, determining the appropriate size of the suppressor needed.
Understanding Service Panel Size
When we refer to the size of the service panel, it's not about physical dimensions but the ratio of power delivered to the home versus the number of devices drawing power. More devices mean a higher risk of power failure and potential equipment replacement costs.
Protecting All Systems
In larger homes, multiple electronics, like televisions and automation equipment, increase vulnerability. It is not uncommon for a plasma TV, for example, to be plugged directly into the wall, awaiting damage if not protected by a whole house surge suppressor.
Other systems like alarms, satellite dishes, and telephones, though outside the house, are equally vulnerable and must be considered when determining surge protection needs.
Essential for Home Automation and Theater Systems
For homeowners with home automation or theater setups, investing in surge protection is crucial. These systems are complex electrical subsystems within the home’s network. Properly calculating protection levels requires skilled electricians with experience in home automation design and installation.
By working with professional electricians, homeowners ensure comprehensive protection of their devices and systems against power surges, avoiding costly damages and maintaining functionality.
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