We often think of power surges as rare events caused by lightning. In reality, the majority of surges are “internal”, caused by large motors starting up or switching loads within an industrial facility. For a business in Yorkshire, a single transient overvoltage can fry thousands of pounds worth of servers, PLC controllers, and sensitive security systems in a millisecond.
As specialist commercial electricians, we recommend that all businesses review their Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) to protect their most valuable assets.
Why Standard Fuses Aren’t Enough
A standard circuit breaker is designed to protect your cables from catching fire; it is not fast enough to protect your electronics from a voltage spike. An SPD acts as a lightning fast “pressure valve”, diverting excess energy safely to the earth before it reaches your equipment.
The Benefits for Your Facility
- Protecting Expensive Hardware: From high end computers to industrial robots, SPDs ensure your capital investments are safe.
- Compliance with BS 7671: The latest UK Wiring Regulations place a heavy emphasis on surge protection in commercial buildings, especially where there is a risk to human life or significant economic loss.
- Insurance Requirements: Many electrical contractors in Yorkshire are finding that insurers are now making SPDs a mandatory requirement for business fire and breakdown cover.
Expert Installation Across the Region
Whether you operate out of a heritage building in York or a modern warehouse in Wakefield, we can retrofit Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection into your existing distribution boards with ease.
Don’t wait for a surge to find the weak point in your system. Contact Econ Electrical, the trusted electrician in Yorkshire for commercial protection, for a safety consultation.
