The 2020 National Electrical Code now requires all new and renovated homes to be protected by Listed and Approved Type 1 or Type 2 Surge Protective Devices.Read More
Surges can occur in any facility and according to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 80% of all surges originate inside facilities.Read More
In a 2017 survey of electrical designers, electrical planners, and electrical engineers who worked in designing / renovating electrical systems in industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, and IT...Read More
Water and electricity do not mix. Follow this guide to quickly see what equipment must be replaced and which electronics may be reconditioned.Read More
Lightning Protection: Preventing a Direct Strike. In the first quarter of 2017 alone, thunderstorms caused a record $5.7 billion in losses, and lightning kills and average of 30 people a year. Learn...Read More
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association estimates that 60-80% of surges originate from internal sources (within a home or business). Keep your valuable electronics safe by protecting them...Read More
Lightning kills an average of 51 victims a year. Your best protection is to go inside as soon as you hear thunder. Even indoors, dangers are still present. Learn the frightening facts and protect your...Read More
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) estimates that 60-80% of surges are created within a facility, such as when large appliances, like air conditioners, turn on and off. Surges...Read More
What is a “Power Surge”? A power surge, or transient voltage, is a sudden and unwanted increase in voltage that can damage, degrade or destroy the sensitive electronic equipment in your home or business.Read More
Expensive electronics such as home theater systems or computers are purchased more often during the holiday season than any other time of the year. ESFI offers the following suggestions to help guard...Read More
