How exactly does one go about protecting yourself from something like this happening? The important thing to consider when thinking about whether you need surge protection or not is that not only is your computer and electrical equipment by a power surge, but your electric gates, alarm systems and other essential forms of safety as well. The most effective way of protecting yourself from a power surge is to install a series of surge protection devices throughout your building / office.

Surge protection devices are not items that you can just easily install willy nilly with no experience, so be sure to seek the advice of a professional who will help you with the planning and installation process of you SPD (surge protection device).

Jayme Wium is a market researcher for Switch Air - Power Surge Protection, South Africa