Knowing About a Surge Protector

Generation 3 Electric has been servicing the electrical needs of the Philadelphia metro area for three generations. Their trained electricians understand any issues you have with the electric in your Philly home. They are trained to always respect your home and be mindful of your time. The company is fully licensed and insured. Bill Lutz is an electrician with Generation 3 Electric in Philadelphia. Here, he explains what a surge protector is.

Tiny surges often occur even without noticeable power surge, which can wear out your electronics. You won´t realize this until it is too late. Smaller surges, such as those caused by vacuum cleaners, can cause damage that builds over time. Suddenly, you will have a corrupted hard drive or your phone won´t work anymore. So surge protectors do more than protect your computer during a lightning storm. Other appliances such as phones and televisions also benefit from surge protection.

It is necessary for you to invest in a quality surge strip for complete protection. Buy electrician-sold strips instead of less expensive products, which will not offer complete protection against surges. The ones in the stores are rated in Joules and the cheap ones are not usually a good way to protect against actual surges. Cheaper models are more of a fancy outlet splitter than a true surge protector. Turning them off should still cut power to the entire strip. But be sure to read the fineprint to see if it is indeed complete cutoff.

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