Lightning Surge Protection | Electrical Surge Protection
It is almost spring again and this is when Georgia’s weather decides which structures it wants to return to the earth they came from. Between wind, lightning and heavy rain, electrical systems really tend to take a beating for about the next six months.
Cutler, Hammer and Eaton has come out with their new UL 1449 3rd edition approved surge protectors.
Although their predecessors weren’t to shabby these guys are magnificent. Their clamping and jole rating is really one of the best available, and the part that is really most folks saving grace is the warranty, this system comes with a lifetime warranty and $75,000+ in connected equipment protection from a trusted name that has been around for 100 years, being founded in 1911.
You have the piece of mind knowing that if there is a problem that company is still going to be available if you need to call on them. I have researched several of these that are available and have found that while Cutler Hammer is not the cheapest they are certainly the best value. Some of the competitors warranty offerings are less than suitable for todays homes, there is even one in particular that only covers appliances not electronics!
Surge protection is not just for the technology junkie, it is for everyone that likes to stretch their dollar and save their stuff. A typical american home today has around $7500 in electronics and appliances, and that’s on the low end.
These appliance life spans are greatly reduced with everyday surges that occur that damage the sensitive internal components. Televisions, game stations, stereos are built today with very high end technolgy driven parts, lasers, ir remote eyes, but these parts aren’t quite as open to abuse as some of their predecessors with, picture tubes, the big honkin stereos with record players, etc.
Surge protection can prolong the lifespan of electronics and appliances, from your cell phone and computers, to your dishwasher and oven.
Come see a demo of what we have to offer at the upcoming Spring Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria April 1-3, 2011 and see the See-Thru-House with some great examples of surge protection as well as lightning protection, you can even see the new Electrical Vehicle (ev) charger!
If you can’t make the show but have Surge Protection needs in your house or office please contact Lightning Bug Electric today for prices and appointments.
Tony Blanca ~ Owner Lightning Bug Electric | 404-223-5274