Protect Your Electronics with Surge Protectors: A Smart Investment for Every Home

In a tech-driven world, protecting sensitive electronics like smart TVs, computers, and gaming consoles is more crucial than ever. No one wants to experience having valuable gadgets in their house die due to a stray voltage ‘blip’. At Redox Electric, we understand the importance of safeguarding your devices from power surges, and a circuit panel surge protector is a superior choice over consumer-grade power strips.

A surge protector shields your devices from voltage spikes caused by various factors, such as lightning, power outages, or fluctuations in your electrical system. These voltage spikes can damage electronics, and a surge protector acts as a defense by absorbing excess voltage and safely redirecting it to the ground.

It’s important to distinguish between basic power strips and true surge protectors. A power strip merely expands the number of available outlets without providing protection against surges. On the other hand, a surge protector—especially a circuit panel surge protector—actively guards your devices from electrical spikes.

Comprehensive Protection: A circuit panel surge protector is installed directly into your home’s electrical panel, offering whole-home protection. This means all your outlets and hardwired devices (including washing machines, dryers, and other heavy electricals) are protected from surges. In contrast, a consumer power strip provides limited protection and only for devices plugged into that specific strip.

Higher Energy Absorption: Circuit panel surge protectors offer superior energy absorption, handling larger surges compared to most power strips. This is especially critical in areas prone to lightning strikes or frequent power fluctuations.

Enhanced Safety: Unlike basic power strips, circuit panel surge protectors protect your entire electrical system from potential damage, reducing the risk of electrical fires. Power strips, while convenient, lack this level of security and may not withstand strong surges.

Protects Your Investment: Electronics are expensive. A quality surge protector extends the life of your devices by guarding against unpredictable surges, ultimately saving you money in repairs or replacements.

Prevents Data Loss: Power surges can corrupt data on computers or servers. By using a surge protector, you reduce the risk of data loss during an unexpected surge.

Enhances Safety: Electrical surges can not only damage your electronics but can also cause fires. A good surge protector mitigates this risk, providing peace of mind.

When selecting a surge protector, these key factors should be considered:

Joule Rating: This measures how much energy the surge protector can absorb before it fails. A higher joule rating provides better protection for your devices.

Clamping Voltage: This is the voltage level at which the surge protector starts to conduct electricity to the ground. A lower clamping voltage offers better protection.

Number of Outlets: Ensure the surge protector has enough outlets for all your devices, and consider models with USB ports for added convenience.

Response Time: The faster the response time, the better the surge protector is at preventing damage during a power spike.

If you would like us to help choose and install the right surge protector for your home, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

For a simple, plug-in surge protector, installation is as easy as plugging it into an existing outlet. However, for a circuit panel surge protector, professional installation is required. This type of protector safeguards your entire home, protecting every connected device, not just those plugged into individual strips.

Regularly check your surge protectors for wear and tear. Many come with indicator lights to show if they are functioning correctly. If your surge protector absorbs a major surge, especially during a storm, consider replacing it to ensure continued protection.

Investing in a circuit panel surge protector provides unmatched protection for your electronics and home compared to a standard power strip. And unlike plug in power strips, it provides protection for all devices in a house (including larger electrical items, like washing machines). At Redox Electric, we specialize in both whole-home surge protection and multi-outlet surge protectors to suit your needs.

Stay protected from unexpected electrical surges with Redox Electric. Contact us today to explore your options for surge protection, and take the first step in safeguarding your home and electronics.