Gaudette Electric, Inc.

A blinding flash of light and a window-rattling crack of thunder jolts you awake. You think no harm done, and roll over and go back to sleep. But the next morning you discover everything in your freezer has been defrosted and the milk is warm.

You've been the victim of a power surge. These surges can damage appliances such as your refrigerator or air conditioner, as well as your TV, VCR or computer. Plus, they can cause unseen damage to the wiring in your electrical system.

Power surges are caused by a variety of things, like inductive switching, power switching and, of course, lightning. Lightning doesn't even have to strike your electrical system directly to cause damage. Surges can travel down the utility lines that come into your electrical panel.

Are Power Strips enough?

There are two types of surge protection available today. Surge "suppressors" are typically designed to handle surges up to 6,000 volts. Most of the surge protection strips and cubes on the market are surge suppressors. These products provide a level of protection for the devices plugged into them, but can't protect your complete electrical system or hard-wired appliances, like air conditioners.

To get more complete surge protection, you need the protection afforded by surge "arresters." Surge arresters have the capacity to withstand surges up to 20,000 volts. And when installed in your electrical panel, surge arresters can provide added protection for your electrical system.

Don't wait until a power surge damages your appliances or wiring. Surge strips are not enough. Get a Square D "SURGEBREAKER" Secondary Surge Arrester today.