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The modern-day home has never been so susceptible to an electronic surge caused by a heavy lightning storm, damaged power line, or malfunction by a faulty electronic device which can cause a ‘chain’ reaction.

It’s important to protect your electrical systems as much as possible, no matter how robust your energy system may be. A lightning strike on your structure has the potential to cause the largest surge voltages out of any electrical forces.

As with any other electrical device in the home or office, your personal computer relies on a constant stream of electricity to remain turned on. In the case of a laptop, this stream of power comes from the battery while a desktop will generate the power directly from an electrical outlet. If you live in an area that’s susceptible to blackouts, you may be worried about how this affects your PC. The bad news is, that repeated power outages can indeed have a detrimental effect

Direct and indirect lightning strikes on a building can cause either a surge in electrical power. This power surge can have a detrimental effect on electrical equipment. Considerable damage will disrupt operational and critical services resulting in expensive repairs costs.