Plug-in surge strips only protect what is plugged into them. A whole-home surge protective device (SPD) installs at the panel and shunts transient over-voltage to ground before it reaches anything downstream — refrigerator and oven control boards, HVAC, garage door openers, well pumps, every networked device in the home. NEC 230.67 has required SPD protection on all dwelling-unit services since 2020.
Apex Power Solutions installs Type 2 SPDs in the panel itself, with leads kept short for low let-through voltage. We pair the SPD with proper bonding and grounding so the device actually has somewhere to dump the transient.
What's Included
- Type 2 SPD installed at the load side of the main disconnect
- Two-pole breaker matched to SPD nameplate and bus rating
- Lead length minimized per manufacturer instructions for lowest clamping voltage
- Grounding electrode conductor and main bonding jumper verified before energizing
- Status indicator confirmed before the panel cover is replaced
Materials, Equipment & Code
- Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA, Square D HEPD80, or Siemens FS140 panel-mount SPD
- Two-pole 30A breaker matched to the panel brand and bus
- Listed for the panel and bus rating it protects
Safety & Compliance
- Installed per NEC 230.67 for dwelling unit services
- Status LED confirmed lit after install; homeowner shown what a failed SPD looks like
- Lead length kept as short as the manufacturer specifies for proper clamping
Our 4-Step Process
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Call or Submit the Form
Call Apex Power Solutions LLC at +1 (555) 847-3291 or use the form on this page to describe what you need.
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Free On-Site Assessment & Written Estimate
A licensed electrician visits, assesses the work, and delivers a detailed written estimate with no hidden charges.
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Permitted, Code-Compliant Installation
Once approved, our crew completes the work to current NEC and Georgia code, pulling permits where the job requires inspection.
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Final Walkthrough & Cleanup
The lead electrician walks you through every completed item, demonstrates new equipment, and leaves the work area cleaner than we found it.
Questions about Surge Protection
Q: Do I still need plug-in surge strips at sensitive electronics?
A: Yes — but they're now backup. The Type 2 SPD at the panel takes the brunt of any incoming transient. A plug-in Type 3 strip at a workstation or media center catches anything that was generated downstream of the panel (a printer kicking on, an HVAC compressor cycling) and gives a second layer of clamping for sensitive electronics.
Q: Will the SPD survive a direct lightning strike?
A: Direct strikes are a different category of event from the transient surges SPDs are rated for. The SPD will protect against the much more common utility-side switching transients and nearby lightning that induces a surge on the service. For direct-strike protection, additional service-entrance and grounding work is required.
Q: How do I know if my SPD has done its job?
A: Every SPD has a status indicator (usually a green LED) that goes out when the internal MOVs have been consumed. We show you where to look during the walkthrough so you can confirm the device is still active during routine panel checks.
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