Tim Fazio

Solar and battery systems, like the Tesla Powerwall, create multiple electrical entry points into homes, leaving it especially vulnerable to surge damage. During a storm, direct or nearby lightning strikes as far away as one-quarter mile can send destructive surges straight to solar inverters and batteries! The best way to prevent damage to a Tesla Powerwall system is to install layered surge protection from TPD.

EV chargers and EV charging stations are built around sensitive electronics that are directly tied to the electrical grid. When a vehicle is plugged in, the car connects to the home’s electrical system and may become the first thing in the line of fire for utility power surges. Additionally, small, everyday surges generated inside your home can degrade electronics over time. These problems can cause EV chargers to lock up, go offline, fault, and become unreliable. That is where properly installed surge protection from Transient Protection Design saves the day by preventing surge damage to your EV charging station, leading to less failures, shutdowns, and headaches.

Elevator shutdowns are most often caused by nuisance tripping, control faults, and safety shutdowns triggered by minor electrical disturbances on the power and control circuits rather than mechanical problems. This is why a common solution to recurring elevator problems involves installing surge protection devices (SPDs).

The subject of power quality is more important than ever. Our devices are more sensitive and the power grid is becoming more inconsistent. TPD has made the TPD Power Quality Pyramid to explain the best approach to power quality to stop or limit the effects of imperfect power.

Surge protection does not only stop surges: it is the foundation of power quality. There is no single solution to prevent various kinds of bad power, but surge protection solves about 80% of power quality issues. A recent article from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) explains this more in detail.

TPD surge protection for the whole home is a reliable solution to protect your home appliances, electronics, and life safety equipment. Read more for a success story of how TPD protected a home that had previously gotten $70,000 in damage from a surge and gave the homeowners peace of mind.

The National Electrical Code is becoming more aggressive about requiring surge protection because modern electrical systems now include life-safety equipment with sensitive electronics that must stay operational.

We have received numerous success stories about our surge protection and voltage regulation products. Kris Olsen at Olsen Electric recently reached out to share a story about TPD surge protection and power filtering giving him success on a job where a generator was not working after installing a well pump with a VFD to it. Read the story at the link below!

A critical detail in many installations is ensuring proper protection for network wires that run between buildings. Whether you're installing camera systems or networks, if those wires go outside or cross from one structure to another, they create an easy pathway for dangerous transients and surges. This will likely lead to problems down the road. Future electrical codes are likely to mandate protection for these pathways, and forward-thinking integrators can stay ahead of the curve by protecting them today.

HVAC systems should not only be protected themselves but should also be prevented from harming the rest of the home. Modern HVAC systems can negatively affect the home’s voltage and cause disturbances that impact other sensitive equipment. Click to read more about surge protecting HVAC systems and thermostats.