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Most homeowners are unaware that electrical power surges happen quite frequently on any power grid in the United States. These power surges don’t just spike during lightning storms but can happen at any given moment. Read on to discover what electrical power surges are, how to ensure you are protected from them at all times , and the importance of doing so to protect all your household electronics and appliances.

There are many causes for electrical power surges including lightning and thunder storms, Utility contractors working up line on the power grid your home is on, or just a transformer along the line or grid to your home going bad. Most times the spikes are miniscule and don’t affect your household electrical system in any way, however there are times that a major spike occurs and major damage is done to electronics and appliances that aren’t protected by some sort of surge protection device.

Those Risky Rogues

It is a fact of life that rogues, chancers and cowboys exist and the trade papers are full of accounts of criminal prosecutions. We use somewhat fancy names for these people when, in fact they are criminals taking advantage of the unwary. In doing this they are putting your life and property in danger.

The government take this most seriously particularly where electricity is concerned and have strengthened the Corporate Manslaughter Act but there is no substitute for you taking responsibility for the protection of your loved ones and property.

In essence a whole house surge suppression unit installed to protect your household and all electrical devices will bring a sense of security in knowing that any unseen power surges are addressed and give you a peace of mind about your home and its’ contents. Without a whole house surge suppressor one rogue power surge could instantly do thousands of dollars worth of damage and render a lot of electronics and appliances useless.

Register of Competency

If you want quality and competency from your electrical contractor I urge you to check out the register of these organisations. They are accessible to the public and an assurance that your electrical contractor is able to undertake work within the requirements of BS7671 that is essential for all electrical installations. What’s more is that it is government authorised.

These registers are active and independent. Electrical contractors are assessed annually and those who infringe requirements are removed. Electricians have received jail terms for, among other things, fraudulently claiming to be government registered.

He will be up to date with all current knowledge and regulations but much more importantly he will be able to recognise sub-standard work and parts so that you don’t have to. Basically he knows “which strip of wire” is integral to your safety.