SURGE PROTECTION
Our highly trained electricians will install, repair or replace your surge protectors to secure your electrical system and give you peace of mind.
Surge protection installed by electricians
Are you worried of voltage fluctuations at home? Do you feel the sudden spike might harm your electronics?
Most household devices are plugged into electrical outlets for power. The unpredictable drawback, however, these devices are at the same time vulnerable to various risks just by plugging them. This is because unexpected occurrences such as a brief upsurge in voltage intensity can permanently damage electrical devices. To avoid this, you might need to come up with the most effective approach to protect all of your plugged devices and your Florida home.
Our team of licensed, well-trained and carefully hand-picked electricians strongly recommends that your house be equipped with surge protectors. We are more than happy to provide all of your surge protector installation needs in every step of the way.
What Devices Need Surge Protection?
- Electrical Panels
- Computers
- Microwaves
- Television
- Audio Systems
- Security Systems
- DVD Players
- & More!
What is a Surge Protector?
A surge protector is an electrical device installed in homes, designed to safeguard electrical equipment and devices against voltage spikes or surges. Spikes are fast and random. These are short duration transient voltages having the potential of disrupting your electrical system at home and causing injury to your electrical devices. Surge protection blocks the voltage over a threshold that is considered safe. In the case of most US states, the threshold is approximately 120 V. This also prevents other undesirable outcomes like data loss and burned wires.
Surge protectors are available in various sizes and specifications. The larger and more complicated types are commonly installed in power distribution panels, communication structures, industrialized systems and process control systems. The smaller and less complicated types are ideally installed in residential buildings and offices.
How does a surge protector work?
A surge protector is equipped with several components that allow it to detect the occurrence of sudden voltage spikes. Upon detection, the device diverts the excess voltage to a grounding wire usually found inside the protector. It automatically shorts when the detected threshold is more than 120V to block or ground. By blocking the voltage, it then secures the electrical flow to home devices steering clear of component issues, reduced lifespan and permanent damage. The excess energy is then transported back to its source through the building’s return line. With a surge protector installed, the voltage is uninterrupted and maintained.
How Are Surge Protectors Installed
Electricity and wiring are tricky; thus, surge protectors are not easy to install. The proper installation usually involves complex procedures, it is advisable that you do not DIY this. Instead, employ the service of a trusted electrical contractor in the area, like Sunrise Electric. Our expert and reliable electricians will not only help you choose the best surge protectors, you can also expect a proper and clean installation, and last but definitely not the least, get immediate response for repair and maintenance.
What are the advantages of Surge Protection?
Take your mind off any possible mishap by securing your home’s electrical system with surge protection. The protector prevents your home appliances, electrical devices and power tools from getting fried in case of a power surge. Shut out ideas of something catching fire resulting from over-voltage. And most importantly, having a surge protector installed by Nicholls Electric reduces your expenses from replacing broken/fried devices too often. Given these benefits, get the best surge protector and have that peace-of-mind you deserve. Choose the device that best suits your home needs. Also, don’t forget to consider the following during the selection process.
Clamping Voltage
The clamping voltage directs the surge protector as to when it should start redirecting excessive voltage away from the devices that are plugged in. Consider the device with a lower clamping voltage (less than 400 volts) as your best option.
Response Time
Select a surge protector with low response time since it responds to the surge faster and reduces your electrical devices’ exposure to the voltage surges. Opt for the unit with a response time, which is equal or faster than one nanosecond.
Energy or Joule Rating
Go for surge protectors with higher Joule rating for they can absorb stronger surges and keep your devices safe most of the time.