Surge Protection

What is an electrical surge?
A surge is a spike of very short duration in electrical voltage. It can enter your home through an incoming electrical line, the telephone or even the TV cable or internet line.

Where do they come from?
It can be generated by a nearby lightning strike or from the motors in your electrical appliances that are turned on and off during everyday operation.

What can they do?
A lightning strike can cause immediate, severe damage. Low level surges degrade electronic components over a long period thereby shortening the life of computers, home appliances, etc.

What can I do to prevent this?
There are many different home devices to protect your electronic devices as well as surge strips to protect one device at a time. We recommend that you install a combination of both for maximum protection.

How do surge protectors work?
Surge protectors redirect surges to the ground thereby dispersing the energy.

Which surge protector should I use for my home?
Each surge protector focuses on a particular type of wire for instance electrical versus telephone wires. Please contact your nearest Electro Clinic branch for assistance in choosing the best surge protector for your home.