In our last post, we emphasized some important safety considerations when it comes to using power strips. Continuing our theme of powering electronic devices in your home, we’d like to discuss the topic of surge protection.
Surge protectors have an important role to play in your home – keeping your electronic devices safe from damage caused by power surges or spikes. Power surges and strikes are an increase in voltage above a designated level in the flow of electricity, and they can cause significant damage.
There are plenty of options when it comes to surge protection. Many homeowners have a licensed electrician install whole-home surge protection. In addition, surge protectors are available for a smaller collection of devices and can include battery power. Some power strips even include a measure of surge protection. One very important thing to know about surge protectors is that their efficiency is reduced every time they’re hit by a power surge. For that reason, you should test them regularly and replace them when needed.
