Lightning strikes to homes or nearby locations are the primary cause of damage to electronic equipment. However, a properly installed surge-suppression system can significantly reduce the threat to your equipment.

As a customer service, New-Mac Electric offers a full line of surge protection. Devices are available for customizing protection to fit almost any residential need.

As a starting point for protecting your home’s appliances and electronics, New-Mac suggests members have a suppression device installed at the meter. This device, known as a meter can, provides protection for basically everything inside of the house. However, it does not guard against damage incurred through phone lines, coax connections or any other path lightning may take. These meter cans are available to New-Mac members for a monthly lease of $5 (plus a $25 installation charge).

Phone lines and coax connections can be addressed with various surge-suppression strips, available at either New-Mac office. These strips compliment the meter can by guarding against surges coming from other entry points. Or, these plug-in devices can offer stand-alone coverage for electronics, although customers need to make sure to use the proper device for their needs.

For more information or advice on choosing the right protection, visit with or call New-Mac’s consumer-services representatives at 451-1515.