Surge protectors can keep appliances safe and prevent electrical fires. Here's how they work and how to choose the right one for your home. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

This involves installing the main SPD at the service entrance panel and applying a secondary SPD at each subpanel. This is the best method for providing surge suppression that allows the lowest ...

I recently moved into a home with old knob and tube wiring. I have limited options for grounding my outlets and an electrician suggested I use a panel surge protector that is installed right before ...

In the electrical profession, questions still arise about what type of circuit breaker to use with surge protectors. Don't make this task more difficult than it has to be. Choosing the right device is ...

Indianapolis, August 4, 2003 - It's turning out to be a stormy summer in Indiana . Imagine having to replace your television, your refrigerator, washer and dryer, computer, and all your kitchen ...