Surge Protection

KENERGY METER BASE SURGE PROTECTION

In a split second, sensitive appliances and equipment; such as, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit, dishwasher and garbage disposal, can be damaged by lightning or an electric surge.

For $5 a month, Kenergy will attach an electrical surge-and-spike suppressor device to the meter base. This device greatly reduces potentially damaging external, high-voltage spikes to a safer level before entering your home.

There is a warranty on the loss of properly connected equipment from the manufacturer, PSG/EFI Enterprises, Inc. (not Kenergy), and must be processed in accordance with their "Warranty Claim Procedures."

1. Meter Base (HGD-2ES), Hard Wire (HGD-IARSE) or Panel Mount (HGD 120-Y2 Service Entrance SSD: Up to $1,000 to repair or replace (whichever is less) residential "standard white appliances" which sustain surge damage. Maximum coverage per household: $10,000. A "standard white applicance" is defined as washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit, dishwasher and garbage disposal. This portion of the warranty applies to electro-mechanical components and to any micro-processor components. Coverage is applicable only when the Service Entrance SSD (1) was active and fully functional immediately prior to the claim event and (2) sustained surge damage as a result of the claim event.

Kenergy shall be responsible for any repairs, replacement, claim, etc. for the Meter Base Service Entrance device only.

For additional information email Kenergy at surge@kenergycorp.com.

Take Steps To Safeguard Your Home
Anything that uses electricity is subject to surge damage. Kenergy offers a meter base device which protects major appliances; such as, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Items such as computers, VCRs, TVs, satellite dishes, telephones and other electrical appliances have sensitive microchips in their circuitry which are very susceptible to surge and therefore need additional protection not protected by the meter base device.

PURCHASING ADDITIONAL SURGE EQUIPMENT
Surge protectors can be purchased at home centers, office suppliers and computer and entertainment retailers.

HOW DO I USE THE SURGE PROTECTOR?

A: To protect your equipment with a surge protector it must be plugged into a properly grounded three-prong receptable. A surge protector will provide no protection if it is plugged into a non-grounded outlet. Contact an electrician if your home does not have grounded outlets.

DO ALL SURGE PROTECTORS WORK THE SAME?

A: No. Surge protectors vary in the level of protection they provide. There are four main ratings used to measure the performance of surge protectors.

UL 1449 LISTED - Look for an (Underwriters Laboratory) UL 1449 compliance rating for safety. The 1449 rating should be listed on products that conform to rating standards. A UL listing for "power tap" is not sufficient.
PEAK SURGE CURRENT - The peak surge current also may be referred to as maximum transient current or maximum current. The bigger the number, the better the protection. With surge protection at the meter or circuit panel, 36,000 amperes or higher are needed. Without surge protection at the meter or circuit panel, 54,000 amperes or higher are needed.
UL 1449 SUPPRESSED VOLTAGE RATING - The UL 1449 suppressed voltage rating is sometimes referred to as clamping voltage. The lower the number, the better the protection. As a general rule, 330 volts provide an adequate level of protection.
Energy Rating (Joules) - The joules testing method is not standardized; therefore, purchasing decisions should not be based on this rating alone. However, the higher the joule rating the better the protection. A rating of 600 joules or higher is considered adequate.

FEATURES TO COMPARE
Does the surge protector device protect other items from surge damage, such as TV cable or the telephone lines.

Does the surge protector come with a warranty for connected equipment? Many devices carry insurance on connected equipment of $25,000 or more.

Does the device allow for all equipment to be plugged into it, such as AC adapters or wall transformers, printers, monitors, and sound systems?

Does the surge protector protect against electrical noise such, as ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)?

Does the surge protector have an indicator light to show fault conditions, as well as a power-on indicator?