Whole House Surge Suppressor

Why You Should Install a Whole House Surge Suppressor System

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SurgeGuard 1650 provides excellent protection for computer equipment, home electronics, telephones and modems, etc. Six standard outlets fit most standard power cords, and one "wide spaced" outlet is ideal for power adapters and cords with larger ends.

When you are selecting your whole house surge suppressor system, look more favorably towards those units which have a lower clamping voltage and a higher upper limit on the size of the “hit” they can withstand.
Regardless of which unit you choose, it is important to seriously consider a whole house surge suppressor system. The potential damage from a major power surge far outweighs the cost of the protection system.

A sudden power surge in your home can put all your appliances at risk. In today’s world that is especially true. More and more of your appliances rely on sensitive electronic controllers, which are very susceptible to voltage changes. It’s no longer just your TV sets, stereos and computers that are vulnerable. Refrigerators, washers and dryers, air conditioners and even the modern toaster all have electronic controllers.

With so many appliances at risk, it makes sense to install a whole house surge suppressor system. It should be noted that this is not substitute for at-the-point surge suppressors, but rather an addition to an overall protection system. You still want especially high valuable or sensitive areas, like your computer, to be individually protected. In addition, high safety areas, such as near water outlets also need their own protection.

Power surges are usually associated with lightning and this is a major cause. However, there are many other sources of power surges that can be harmful to your appliances. Something as simple as a large motor or compressor, found in your refrigerator, washer, dryer or air conditioner, when it kicks in can cause a surge that can hurt a relatively delicate electronic device.

Depending on where you live, you may experience literally hundreds of “hits” every day. Sometimes these are not powerful enough to do immediate damage but rather slowly cause the wiring and/or appliances to deteriorate over time.

And, there are many others causes. That’s why you should have a whole house surge suppressor system. A typical whole house surge suppressor system employs metal oxide varistor components. Above a predetermined level, called the clamping voltage, they are completely transparent to the electrical system. However, when the voltage spikes they are designed to react and absorb the excess voltage.

This kind of power can damage the surge suppressor so it’s a good idea to get the longest warranty possible. A few manufacturers also insure the value of your appliances in the event their product allows a surge to pass through.

The typical location for your whole house surge suppressor is inside the house in the main breaker panel. However, some are located externally at the electric meter. Many new circuit breakers have surge suppressor technology included.