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Davis & Green can help you upgrade your home with whole-house surge protection in Manakin-Sabot, VA. Surge protector devices (SPDs) provide protection against surges and spikes, both internal and external.
Without that protection, your family faces a greater risk of injuries and fires. Surges can also cause damage to your possessions and significantly drive up your home maintenance expenses.
A common question among homeowners in Manakin-Sabot is whether the local building codes require SPDs, and the answer is yes. The National Electrical Code (NEC), maintained by the National Fire Protection Association, added the requirement with the 2021 update. The State of Virginia has incorporated all the amendments and additions made to the 2021 NEC.
Another concern is whether you have to upgrade because the building codes have changed, and the answer is no. The state has a grandfather clause that protects homeowners from such requirements.
Still, if you upgrade your home’s electric system and the work requires a permit, you may have to meet modern standards. We also recommend considering an SPD for your home, regardless, since it’s such an important and effective form of protection.
Residential applications typically use three primary types of SPDs: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. The NEC requires a Type 2 SPD, which we install between the electrical panel and the home’s wiring. That’s what we refer to as the load side of the system.
A Type 2 SPD provides strong protection against external surges, including indirect lightning strikes. It also protects against internal surges, such as from ACs, heat pumps, generators, and power tools.
We typically install Type 1 SPDs on the service side of the electrical panel. That means it provides protection between the panel and the grid. This allows it to protect better against direct lightning strikes and anomalous grid power, such as from a blown transformer.
Those events aren’t common, but they cause devastating damage when they occur. Note that you can upgrade your home with both a Type 1 and a Type 2 SPD.
Type 3 SPDs provide local protection to your devices and appliances. Common examples include the surge protector power strips you likely use for your computing and home theater equipment. You don’t generally need an electrician for those, but we can consult on which products to invest in.
Our electricians can also install outlets with integrated Type 3 SPDs. That can reduce how many surge protectors you need throughout your home. They can also have integrated USB ports and will protect your phones and other devices while charging them.
Davis & Green has served Manakin-Sabot homeowners since 1984, which means we have over 40 years of experience in the region.
We are a fully licensed and insured electrical contractor, and our licensed electricians complete all installations in compliance with current electrical codes. We stand behind our work, often have specials available, and offer flexible financing options on approved credit.
Davis & Green is the local and trusted choice for residential surge protection in Manakin-Sabot. To schedule an on-site consultation, call today or contact us online.
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