Every business owner knows that protecting their assets is crucial. This means having strong security systems, fire alarms, and other measures to keep their property safe. But there’s another hidden danger that can affect your electrical system: power surges.
These sudden increases in voltage can damage your sensitive equipment, leading to expensive repairs, data loss, or even operational downtime. Fortunately, there’s a simple yet effective solution: surge protection.
What is surge protection?
Surge protection devices (SPDs) are like shields for your electrical system. They help protect your equipment from sudden spikes in voltage that can come from lightning strikes, changes in the power grid, or even problems with your equipment.
SPDs work by absorbing or redirecting these surges, which helps keep your important electronics safe. Some of the equipment they protect includes:
Computers and servers
Point of sale systems
Security cameras and alarms
HVAC controls
Manufacturing machinery
The benefits of surge protection
Here are some reasons why your commercial property needs surge protection:
Protection for equipment
Surge protection devices (SPDs) work like shields for your valuable equipment. They help to keep extra voltage away from your electronics, which prevents damage and helps your devices last longer.
Data security
Surge protection also helps keep your IT systems safe. By protecting your equipment it helps safeguard your important data and prevents expensive data breaches.
Smooth business operations
When you have surge protection, you reduce the chances of unexpected outages. This means your business can keep running without interruptions, ensuring everything operates smoothly.
Lower insurance costs
Many insurance companies offer discounts to businesses that have proper surge protection in place. When you install surge protection, it shows that you’re actively working to manage and reduce risks, meaning you could end up paying less for your coverage.
Setup and maintenance
To set up surge protection, a qualified electrician first evaluates your situation and suggests the right surge protection devices (SPDs) for your needs.
These devices can be installed at different locations in your electrical system to provide multiple layers of protection. Here’s a basic outline of how it works:
Whole building surge protection
This type of protection is installed at the point where the electrical service enters your building. It acts as the first line of defense, shielding your entire electrical system from power surges and spikes that could damage all the equipment connected to your system.
Point of use surge protection
These devices are installed directly at individual outlets or on specific pieces of equipment.
They offer an extra layer of protection for sensitive devices, such as computers and office equipment, by guarding them against localized power surges that might not be covered by whole building protection.
Get more out of your business infrastructure with surge protection
Power surges can cause sudden interruptions, which can seriously impact your business by reducing productivity and losing revenue.
Surge protection helps avoid these problems by preventing power surges from disrupting your operations so your business can keep running smoothly without unexpected outages.
Call us today to learn about our different surge protection options and other solutions to protect your commercial property.
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