Does my house need a surge protector?

If you want to keep your electronic devices safe, a surge protector is a very wise and invaluable investment for every home.

We are living in an electronic-driven era, with new gadgets and technologies being created and made available for purchase at an almost unbelievable rate. So whether it's a computer, laptop, or smartphone, most households like to stay up to date with their devices. It's no wonder every household will own at least one electronic device, which is quite often expensive, aside from the essential household appliances, such as a washing machine.

So when it comes to protecting these expensive items, it makes sense to invest in a surge protector, given the fact that even a small power surge can damage your devices. This is not only frustrating but also very expensive and inconvenient.

Should your household encounter a power surge, and you are not protected, you will find it has more than likely destroyed your computer, TV, a charging smartphone, and any other expensive electronic devices plugged into a power point in your home.

Basically, a surge protector is a type of electrical socket that will protect your electrical devices from a damaging power surge, essentially keeping them safe, and providing you with peace of mind.

How often does a power surge happen?

Small power surges can occur up to a dozen times on any given day, fortunately, as they are only small they do not damage your electrical devices.

A major and damaging power surge is far less common and generally happens during a thunderstorm. The surge is created when lightning strikes an outside power line, this is when your electronics are at risk of serious damage.

Electrical items most at risk of damage include:

• Televisions
• Computers
• Washing machines
• Dishwashers
• Laptop
• Smartphone

Surge protector options:

• Whole house surge protector - Instantly blocks a surge from entering home circuits. They provide full protection from a lightning strike.
• Surge protector strips - Looks like a standard “power strip” or power board, with the added bonus of absorbing common household surges, up to 1000 volts before they reach your device and cause irreversible damage and even fire. The general maximum number of sockets available is six to eight.
• Wall-mount surge protectors - these are either mounted on a wall or baseboard, not only for neatness but also to avoid cable disconnections. There is a wide choice of sockets available in a wall-mounted surge protector depending on how many devices you need power for.

For any questions you may have about surge protection, give All Purpose Trade Solutions a call today at 07 3133 1681 and they will advise the best option to suit your household needs.