Surge & Lightning Protection

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Surge and Lightning Protection Will Shock You

Lightning and power surges can strike at any moment and can destroy or cause expensive damage to your sensitive electronics and appliances. Being prepared for these unexpected surges and spikes can make a big difference in protecting your appliances and equipment.

Lightning is often the cause of power surges, but other factors such as birds, squirrels and trees interfering with power lines can cause a power surge. Construction work, demand fluctuations in your home, auto accidents involving utility poles, and even disturbances transmitted through telephone and cable lines can have the same effect.

A comprehensive surge and lightning protection program can eliminate the risk of costly damage. Complete protection should have two stages. The first stage is a meter socket surge protector. These units, which are only $5 per month on your electric bill, shield electronics and major appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers and furnaces located inside the home. The second stage includes the installation of point-of-use devices for electronics such as TVs, DVDs, microwave ovens, computers or anything that uses a microprocessor. Prices for point-of-use protection devices start at $25 and can also be added to your electric bill.

First Electric Cooperative carries a full line of residential and commercial surge protection products, as well as Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units for personal computers. For more information on available products and prices, call a Marketing Representative at your local First Electric Cooperative office or click here to e-mail us.


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