About the service
I install whole-house surge protective devices (SPDs) mounted directly inside or adjacent to the main breaker panel, so a single unit guards every branch circuit instead of relying on a scattering of plug-in strips. Work starts with an on-site panel assessment: I check the service size, available breaker space, bus bar condition, and existing grounding electrode system before recommending a device sized to your actual load and the surge history of your area (lightning frequency, utility switching events, nearby large motors or HVAC compressors).
Every installation includes verification and, where needed, correction of the grounding and bonding path — a surge device is only as good as the ground it dumps energy into, so I test electrode resistance, confirm bonding jumpers are intact, and add supplemental grounding rods when the existing system tests weak. The SPD itself is wired with short, straight conductor runs to minimize let-through voltage, torqued to the panel manufacturer's spec, and labeled inside the panel door for future reference.
I set up the status indicator light or remote monitoring contact so you know at a glance whether the unit is still providing protection or has sacrificed itself absorbing a surge and needs replacement — many owners never realize a basic MOV-based unit silently stops protecting after one large event, so monitoring is part of the job, not an afterthought. All wiring, breaker selection, and device placement follow current code requirements for surge protection at service entrances, and I photograph the finished panel interior for your records. Typical turnaround is a single visit; I bring a portfolio of prior panel installs across different manufacturers and service sizes so you can see comparable work before booking.
Every installation includes verification and, where needed, correction of the grounding and bonding path — a surge device is only as good as the ground it dumps energy into, so I test electrode resistance, confirm bonding jumpers are intact, and add supplemental grounding rods when the existing system tests weak. The SPD itself is wired with short, straight conductor runs to minimize let-through voltage, torqued to the panel manufacturer's spec, and labeled inside the panel door for future reference.
I set up the status indicator light or remote monitoring contact so you know at a glance whether the unit is still providing protection or has sacrificed itself absorbing a surge and needs replacement — many owners never realize a basic MOV-based unit silently stops protecting after one large event, so monitoring is part of the job, not an afterthought. All wiring, breaker selection, and device placement follow current code requirements for surge protection at service entrances, and I photograph the finished panel interior for your records. Typical turnaround is a single visit; I bring a portfolio of prior panel installs across different manufacturers and service sizes so you can see comparable work before booking.
