| Every home should have a whole house surge | | | | of these devices attached to every outlet in your |
| protector. This device will cut the power to an | | | | home. |
| appliance if a surge of power comes into the | | | | With proper surge protection for the whole house, |
| electrical panel, this protecting the appliance from | | | | you need a protector that is wired into your |
| being destroyed and possibly starting a fire. | | | | electrical panel. These devices are extremely hard |
| However it is important to know the limitations of | | | | to find, but if you ask your electrician, he/she will |
| these protectors. They are only suited for AC | | | | be able to get one for you from the company |
| appliances. | | | | that sells electrical supplies to these professionals. |
| Many people have surge protectors connected to | | | | Panamax is one major manufacturer of these |
| one or two appliances or electronics. These are | | | | surge protectors. There are two varieties/ One |
| usually bars with a reset switch and room for | | | | variety has wires coming from the back of the |
| four or five plugs. The bar plugs into an electrical | | | | unit and the other has the capacity for side |
| outlet. When too much power comes through the | | | | outlets. The total voltage is 500 watts and the |
| outlet, the bar automatically clicks off protecting | | | | units have an audible alarm and warning lights. |
| the appliances that are plugged into it. However, | | | | Installing such a system in your home is an |
| these are for one outlet only and only for the | | | | expensive proposition. However, it will give you |
| specific items connected to the bar. Having whole | | | | peace of mind that your home and family have |
| house surge protection does not mean having one | | | | the protection they need. |