Whole House Surge Protector

Protecting Your Whole House from Power Surges

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"SURGEBREAKER PLUS" WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR Transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). Hybrid technology thermal-fuse metal oxide varistor and gas discharge tube (GDT) design. Ride-through sustained overvoltage up to 240 volt AC, suitable for connection to power systems whose available short-circuit capacity does not exceed 25,000 amp symmetrical short-circuit current when protected by the recommended branch circuit protective devices.

Electrical power surges are a danger to your home and your possessions. Today, many appliances are controlled by electronic control circuits. These are especially susceptible to damage from electrical power surges. In the extreme cases, a major power surge can even cause a fire.

The most common cause of a major electrical power surge is a lightning strike. When lightning strikes on or near your home, it is seeking a way to ground. It will travel through all connected wires until it finds a ground, which is often your computer or other appliance. A power surge from lightning is very powerful and few appliances are made to withstand such power.

Another cause is a fault in the transmission lines from your electric provider. While generally not as strong as a lightning caused surge, it is still enough to kill your delicate electronic equipment or destroy data on your computer. Developing countries are particularly likely places to find these types of surges, but they can be from anywhere.

Static electricity generated inside your house, especially on very dry days, is another source. Scraping your feet on the carpet and then touching the appliance can be enough to cause damage. Sometimes older major appliances, such as refrigerators or air conditioners, generate a strong surge when their compressors are cycled in.

Individual surge protectors are required in most areas by the local code, but are mandatory usually only for areas in the house that are near water, such as sinks. This is why it’s a good idea to look into whole house surge protector systems. They are not as easy to find, and they should be professionally installed, but it’s worth the effort to protect your entire home.

Don’t be fooled by the inexpensive multi-outlet power strip. In many cases, they are not made to guard against more than a nominal power surge.

At online sites such as amazon.com, you can find basic whole house surge protectors for under $100. You may want to combine a whole house surge protector with individual protection, especially for sensitive or expensive electronic items.

Remember whole house surge protectors only guard against surges that travels through your electrical lines. Computers that are connected to phone lines or networks also need to have those wires protected.

Try to buy only surge protectors, whether whole house surge protectors or individual appliance protectors, that have indicator lights. This way you can easily be sure that the surge protector is functioning correctly. Over time, depending on how often the system has been struck, the surge protector itself can fail, leaving you vulnerable and unaware.

You should look into a comprehensive surge protection system for your home and this should include a whole house surge protector.