Surge Protectors

Safe in a second

A surge protector installed on your distribution board is like an insurance policy that protects you from fluctuations in the power supply, which are most often caused by lightning strikes. A surge protector is a smart way to protect your home from undesirable short circuits in appliances connected to the mains, and in less than a second it can save you the expense of replacement. Because when summer thunderstorms draw in, you can be in for some unpleasant surprises – a washing machine that suddenly stops working, a computer that simply refuses to start or a new TV with a completely black screen. When there's a surge in the power supply, such as after a lightning strike, sensitive electronics can suffer damage and suddenly daily life isn't quite as simple anymore. However, thunderstorms aren't the only thing that can disrupt the power supply. Power companies can suffer short circuits, excavation work can damage cables and large factory machinery can be powered up or down. The solution is a wise investment in a surge protector that can save you time, money and irritation.

Surge protectors

A surge protector offers extra peace of mind in daily life

When you avoid damage to your home electronics, you also avoid damage that might not be fully covered by your insurance. Expensive electronics tend to drop in value considerably, and combined with the excess, the insurance payout won't be big enough to cover all that needs replacing. In other words, a surge protector is a really good insurance policy to avoid damage and the need to spend time and money on replacing or repairing electronics.

Adapt your protection to different scenarios

Depending on the type of building you own, your protection needs differ. This is why GARO offers different types of surge protectors. Whether you own several properties, have a garage located some distance from the main building, or live in town or out in the countryside, you may well need to check both the type and number of surge protectors you have.

Electric vehicle chargers and surge protection

If you’ve recently bought or are considering installing an electric vehicle charger on your property, it’s important to check the type of surge protection found in your electrical system. Although most electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles feature integrated surge protection, it can be wise to install additional surge protection to protect your vehicle, your wallbox and any other electrical equipment in case of thunderstorms and other surges.

Protection for your summer house

If you own a summer house, then naturally that property also needs a surge protector, just like your main home. For a summer house, here at GARO we recommend choosing a protector with an alarm connection that alerts you when the protector has been triggered. This is especially important for properties that are not lived in all year round so that you know when the protector has been taken out of service.

Surge protector with alarm connection

Protect multiple properties

If you have several properties, such as a small outbuilding, a garage or perhaps a powered greenhouse, it’s important to check how many surge protectors you need. For a surge protector to work as well as possible, it mustn’t be installed too far from the property and the equipment you want to protect. Instead, you need to install multiple protectors to prevent damage and accidents.