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POWER SURGE
PROTECTION
A SERVICE
PROVIDED BY HENRY COUNTY REMC
Q. What Causes Power
Line Surges?
A. Thunder Storms and Lightning are the most dramatic and
destructive causes of power line problems. However, downed utility
poles, animals or even large industrial motors switching on and off
can create power surges.
Q. Can These Surges
Cause Damage?
A. Yes. Today’s computerized appliances and electronics can be
damaged or destroyed by over-voltage surges. Large appliances like
air conditioners or refrigerators are less susceptible, but can be
damaged as well.
Q. Can Surges Harm
Equipment Not Being Used?
A. Yes. Many electrical devices have electronic timers, clocks, or
remote controls (TV, VCR) which remain in operation even when it is
not in use. Also, some appliances cycle off and on at random like
air conditioners, water heaters, pumps, or refrigerators and they
could be ‘on’ during a surge.
Q. Will My Circuit
Breaker Protect My Equipment?
A. No. A common AC circuit breaker’s reaction time is simply not
quick enough. The Meter-Treater is activated almost instantaneously.
Q. How Can I Prevent
Power Surge Damage?
A. We recommend the installation of a Meter-Treater, Inc. Surge
Protection system, a two-step approach to controlling power surges.
External Protection (Model
240). This device
installs directly into your meter box to reduce externally
generated surges to a safer level.
Internal Protection
(Secondary Plug-In Devices). When
used with The Model 240, secondary plug-in devices can provide a
safe level of equipment protection for your home or office.
Q. Do These
Protectors Handle All Voltage Problems?
A. No, though they do handle the most frequent and destructive ones.
More sophisticated technology (i.e. hybrid power conditions and
uninterruptible power systems) is available to handle complex power
problems.
Q. Where Do I Get
The Meter Treater® System?
A. Meter-Treater® equipment is now available through Henry County
REMC.
Call today and order
the Meter-Treater® system to protect your home and /or small office
equipment from damaging surges.
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