Surge Protection

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Most likely, you have protected some of your equipment already with a power strip that has surge protection for what is plugged into it. For example, your computer, monitor and printer has limited protection against changes in the electricity flowing into those components. Some surge protector/power strip manufacturers offer warranties that will pay for damaged equipment in the event their product fails to provide the advertised level of protection. Be aware that a direct lightning strike to your property can result in costly damages. A surge protector can prevent this and is well within a reasonable budget!

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Lightning Protection

There are three protective measures you can take to help safeguard your home or business from lightning:

• Lightning-rod and ground system
• Grounded TV antenna
• Grounded appliances

Appliances are more frequently burned out by electrical surges from nearby lightning strikes than from direct lightning. Lightning does not have to strike the distribution line to cause such a surge. To protect appliances, have a "secondary lightning arrester" installed in the service wires at the point where they drop to the house or business. Please contact an electrician to learn where to purchase these secondary arresters and what kinds would be best for your electrical system.

These devices are particularly important if you live or own property in an area subject to frequent or severe thunderstorms. We also recommend unless you have the expertise, please have only licensed electrical contractors install these systems.

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Electrical Fire Protection

Delaney's Electric, Inc recommends doing the following things to prevent electrical fires in your home or business:

• Install GFCIs and test monthly.
• Install AFCIs into bedroom circuits.
• Test smoke detectors monthly.
• Check your home's wiring to make sure it is not aluminum wiring.
• Call an electrician if you have any questions or concerns about electrical issues.

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