Surge Protectors Installation
A single voltage spike from a lightning strike, utility switching event, or grid fluctuation can destroy electrical equipment worth thousands of dollars in seconds. Most buildings have no protection beyond a power strip, which is not designed to stop a surge before it reaches your electrical system. Voltus Energy Solutions installs whole building surge protective devices that guard your electrical infrastructure at the panel level, stopping damaging voltage before it reaches circuits and connected equipment.
We are a certified SBE (Category 1 & 4), MBE, and SEDB in New Jersey, licensed under NJ Electrical Contractor License #34EI01906000. Our team has installed surge protection devices in commercial offices, residential properties, and industrial facilities across Essex, Passaic, Bergen, and Morris counties
New Jersey’s electrical grid is subject to weather events, aging utility infrastructure, and load fluctuations that make surge protection a practical necessity for any building with sensitive equipment. NEC 2020 now requires surge protective devices on all new and upgraded dwelling unit services under Article 230.67, and many commercial facilities benefit from the same level of protection. We install, test, and commission surge protection systems that meet current code requirements and manufacturer specifications.
Why Surge Protection Matters More Than You Think
Power strips with reset buttons are point of use devices that protect individual outlets. They do not stop a surge before it enters your building’s wiring. A panel mounted surge protective device intercepts voltage spikes at the main service entrance, protecting every circuit and device downstream.
Equipment at risk without proper surge protection includes:
- Servers, networking equipment, and computers
- HVAC control systems and variable frequency drives
- Security cameras and access control systems
- Commercial kitchen and refrigeration equipment
- Medical and laboratory instruments
- Lighting control systems and building automation
If it connects to your electrical system, it is vulnerable to surge damage.
Why Choose Us
Certified Where It Counts
We hold SBE (Category 1 & 4), MBE, and SEDB certifications in New Jersey. These credentials reflect verified compliance with state standards for ownership, size, and operational capacity.
Always On Call
Electrical emergencies and surge related failures do not follow a schedule. We provide after hours and emergency response when your facility needs immediate attention.
Built on Family Values
As a local, family owned business, we treat every job with care, show up when we say we will, and stand behind our work with integrity and respect.
FAQs
It mounts at or near your main breaker panel. When voltage exceeds a safe threshold, the device diverts excess energy to ground before it reaches your circuits or connected equipment.
A panel level device handles large surges from the utility side. Point of use power strips with surge suppression can still be useful as a secondary layer for sensitive electronics like computers and servers.
It can absorb most of the energy, but a direct strike may overwhelm any single device. Proper grounding and a coordinated protection approach (Type 1 at the service entrance, Type 2 at subpanels) provide the strongest defense.
Most panel mounted surge protective devices are rated for 3 to 5 years of typical use, depending on how many surge events they absorb. Many include indicator lights that show when the device needs replacement.
No. Surge protective devices are passive. They do not draw power or interfere with your electrical system during normal operation. They only activate when a surge event occurs.
NEC 2020, adopted in New Jersey, requires surge protective devices on all new or upgraded dwelling unit services under Article 230.67. Many commercial property owners install them voluntarily to protect high value equipment.