I’m looking for the full facts on electrical surge protection. What can you tell me? Take a good look at this photo. It’s a stark reminder of how important surge protection is. We were called to a unit where the wiring had burnt out. We discovered there was no surge protection in the switchboard and some incorrect wiring had added to the problem.

And I was thinking I only need surge protection for my computer? While computers are the most vulnerable, a massive power spike can threaten your entire electrical system. Put simply, a surge arrester hard-wired into your switchboard can react instantly to an electrical system spike caused by nearby lightning strikes, mains electrical faults or short-outs when winds push tree branches onto power lines.

So I need the best protection for my computer? Not only your computer but also for the microprocessors and control boards found on most modern household appliances, from TVs to clothes dryers. These can be damaged by even small surges and spikes. Electrical devices work within a certain voltage range and can’t handle higher voltages. However, surge arresters divert the high voltage to earth.

What is the cost of all this protection? A fraction of the price of appliance replacement. We can supply and fit a quality surge arrestor to your switchboard for $149. While there our technicians can also assess your entire electrical system and test your wiring to make sure a burnout like this will never happen to you.