SURGE PROTECTION INSTALLATION

What Is a Power Surge?

A power surge is a sudden increase in voltage that substantially exceeds the standard 120 volts. When a power surge happens, the wiring inside your devices overheats and starts to burn. Many modern homes have an abundance of important and expensive electronics and appliances, including computers, phones, stereos, televisions, and microwaves that can benefit from a whole house surge protector. In addition, many electronic devices have circuitry or microchips that are especially sensitive to fluctuations in voltage. Even a slight power surge can:

• Put a strain on the device
• Compromise its performance, or
• Destroy it.

What Causes Power Surges?

One of the most common reasons for power surges is the operation of heavy-duty electrical devices. Refrigerators, air conditioners, and clothes dryers are just a few large appliances that require a significant amount of electricity to switch motors and compressors on and off. Toggling high-power electrical equipment and devices can create heavy demands for electricity that can disrupt the constant flow of voltage in the electrical system.

The following can also cause power surges:

• Faulty electrical wiring
• Downed power lines
• Problems with utility company’s lines, transformers, or other components
• Lightning is also a rare cause of power surges. Lightning may increase electrical pressure in wiring by millions of volts, overwhelming even the best power strip style surge protector.

What Is a Surge Protector?

When you hear the words “surge protector,” you probably picture a power strip with several devices plugged into it. Surge protectors work by passing electrical current from the electrical outlet to the devices plugged into the strip. A surge or spike above the designated level causes the surge protector to automatically redirect the “extra” electricity into metal oxide varistors (FLVs) inside the power strip. Household power strips offer limited protection for devices and usually must be replaced after one power surge.

How Does a Whole House Surge Protector Work?

Whole house surge protectors work in much the same way, but they are built to withstand many power surges over the course of many years. They also protect all the appliances and devices receiving power from the electrical panel it’s wired to. Whole house surge protectors are a smart way to keep all your sensitive electronics and valuable appliances safe from electrical surge damage.

Why Mr. Electric’s Surge Protectors Are Best-In-Class

Not all whole home surge protectors are created equal. Instead of just using any whole-home surge protector to keep our costs low, we use only the industry’s best equipment. 

Mr. Electric uses the Hurricane 2000 which is highlighted by having a 100,000 Surge Amp Capacity Single and a 3-Phase Surge Protection. This means even during some of the most challenging and straining surges on any electrical system, the Hurricane 2000 is able to handle it, unlike other surge protectors which are likely to be overwhelmed.

Below are some of the specific features and benefits of this unique, superior system.

• Main panel, subpanel, and point of use applications up to 200 KAIC fault current rating.
• Status LEDs with audible alarm.
• 100,000 surge Amps available in all single and three-phase. NEMA 06 enclosure.
• UL 1449 4th edition type 1 listed
• Imax: 100 kA per phase
• Thermally fused metal oxide varistor suppression with gas-tube technology
• Real-time per phase LED indicators and audible alarm
• NEMA 6 (IP66) indoor/outdoor rated enclosure
• In: 20 kA
• Short circuit current rating (SCCR) 150 kAIC
• Lead length: 24” / #12 AWG
• Meets UL 96A lightning protection master label
• Designed to allow installation inside of electrical panel
• Lifetime warranty – single phase
• 25-year warranty – three phase

Schedule Your Whole House Surge Protector Installation

If you’re ready to upgrade your home’s surge protection, call Mr. Electric. We install whole house surge protectors in a fast and friendly manner. Before you know it, your whole house will be protected from power surges. Contact Us Today or fill out the form at the top of this page to request a quote from your local Mr. Electric.