What Are Power Surges?
Sydney, including the inner west gets many lightning strikes as you know. When these lightning strikes occur and hit your home or close by they send a spike in your voltage and can end up blowing your electronic equipment like TV's, Ovens, Dishwashers, Stereos etc. They're a common cause of damage to home electrics. Your normal voltage is either 240v or 420V, this may be exceeded in the event of a
Westcork Electrical can install surge protectors in your home's switchboard to give you piece of mind during time of fluctuations in power. With Technology on the rise and so many portable appliances lots of homes have expensive appliances which won't withstand power surges. Televisions, sound systems, ovens, cooktops, and so on. All these items can be costly to replace, installing a surge protector is a far more cost effective solution.
Power surges can occur as a result of downed power lines, transformer failure or sudden changes in power usage in your local area.
Main types of Surge Protectors available

Single Phase Surge Protector 240 Volts

Three Phase Surge Protector 420 Volts
Why install a switchboard surge protector?
You can’t control the weather, but you can control the level of protection you have from it. Events such as lighting strikes can cause electrical surges and spikes, and if you don’t have a quality surge protector installed then this can lead to significant damage. If your planning a switchboard upgrade we always suggest installing a surge protector.
What about power boards with surge protection
These may do the job, but there is no guarantee. We don't recommend these as it promotes powerboard overloading by plugging in numerous items and implements another electric danger in your home. Best to install at the switchboard
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FAQ's
Is it worth getting surge protection?
There is no reason not to get a surge protector if you live in the Inner West area with lots of lightning strikes and fluctuations in power happen. You need a surge protector to ensure your valuable electronic devices and home appliances are protected from a high-voltage power surge.
How much does it cost to have a surge protector installed in Sydney?
The surge protector installation cost is around $300 - $550, depending on the model and if it's single-phase or a three phase surge protector is required.
How long do surge protectors last?
Surge Protectors aren't forever. The average lifespan is at 3 to 5 years and will depend on how many surges the device will have to deal with. However, It is advisable to replace it as often as every two years.