Surge Protection

It is unfortunate, but a fact of life, that computers, computer related products and process control equipment found in premises data communications environments can be damaged by high-voltage surges and spikes. Such power surges and spikes are most often caused by lightning strikes. However, there are occasions when the surges and spikes result from any one of a variety of other causes. These causes may include direct contact with power/lightning circuits, static buildup on cables and components, high energy transients coupled into equipment from cables in close proximity, potential differences between grounds to which different equipment’s are connected, mis-wired systems and even human equipment users who have accumulated large static electricity charge build-ups on their clothing. In fact, electrostatic discharges from a person can produce peak Voltages up to 15 kV with currents of tens of Amperes in less than 10 microseconds.

During summer, the electrical grid is especially susceptible to swings in demand. While it's easy to blame bad weather for the most evident of power woes, prolonged periods of calm, sunny, dry hot weather can be equally problematic for electronic equipment-after all, all those air conditioners, ceiling fans, pool filters and hot tubs turning on-and-off can generate dips and surges equal to those caused by severe storms.

As the weather begins to warm up and get hot, Illinois homeowners will begin to use more electricity, which may cause a surge. These surges can literally destroy expensive electronics! You need a whole house surge protection system in order to combat these surges. The inexpensive power strip-type protectors provide little or no protection. You can get 30% more life out of your appliances and electronics if you use a Whole House Surge Protection.

Throughout our many years of experience we have learned that by taking certain preventative measures such as correcting a minor electrical problem, costly repairs and replacement of parts can often be avoided. Surge Protection is vital to the health of your electronic equipment. North Suburban Electric, Inc. offers a full line of surge protectors to fit your individual needs and budget.

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