POWER CIRCUIT
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www.vvec.com AUGUST 2011
Published for the members of Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative A Supplement to Oklahoma Living.
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Surge Suppression System Protects Entire Home
Experiencing severe weather is part of living in northeastern Oklahoma. So are taking precautions to protect families, homes and belongings. One way to protect the electric appliances and sensitive equipment in your home is with the Sycom Surge Suppression system.
Whole house surge protectors, such as the Sycom system, are needed in areas such as Oklahoma where there are frequent cases of strong storms, high winds, and severe winters. Electronics can be damaged when lightning, winds, and snow occur above safe levels. It takes less than a second for the electronics to be dam- aged, if there is nothing in place to prevent a sudden increase in voltage. The Sycom system offers two-part protection beginning at the me- ter with a unit designed to prevent high-voltage spikes from entering the home. It is installed by VVEC person- nel and redirects spikes and surges to the home’s grounding system. The second part of the protection involves special plug-in protectors for specific pieces of electronic equipment chosen by the home-owner. VVEC Member Services Represen- tative Chub Brewer explains, “In the United States, normal voltage is 120 volts. If voltage climbs higher than that, it may lead to serious damage to your appliances.”
He goes on to say “One cause of a power surge is a lightning strike near a power line that can generate too much electricity and cause immediate harm to electronic devices. Protect- ing those devices and appliances from such things as lightning is why we offer the surge suppression system.” The Sycom meter-base unit is $165, which covers the cost of the unit and the $25 installation charge. In-house devices range from $35.60 to $60.40, including tax.
There is no charge for installing a meter unit on a new service, so the cost is $140 for the unit. “Nowadays, electronic devices like computers, home appliances and entertainment systems are made up of micro chips or smaller parts which are highly sensitive to sudden changes of the supply of electricity,” says Brewer. “These electronic gadgets need to be supplied with stable power so they can work properly. The use of a surge protector is essential because surges and spikes could occur frequently and could sometimes go unnoticed.” To get more information about
VVEC’s surge suppression program, or to schedule an appointment to have one installed, contact the member services department at 918-371-2584, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VVEC Member Services Representative Chub Brewer installs a Sycom meter-base unit.
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