Surge Protection —
Protect What Lightning
Doesn't Destroy

Lightning doesn't have to strike your building to cause damage.
Surges travel through power lines and destroy sensitive systems in milliseconds.

We design surge protection as part of a complete, physics-based protection system.

System-Level
Protection

Standards-Based
Design

Integrated with
Earthing & LPS

Since
2011

No Guesswork. Just Physics.

Why Surge Protection Matters

Electrical systems today are more sensitive than ever.

A surge can be caused by:

  • Nearby lightning strikes
  • Power grid switching
  • Faults in electrical systems
  • Large equipment turning on/off

These surges can:

  • Damage electronics instantly
  • Reduce equipment lifespan
  • Cause data loss and downtime
  • Disrupt critical operations

Most damage happens without a direct lightning strike.

The Real Problem

Many buildings have:

  • Lightning protection systems
  • Earthing systems

But still experience equipment damage.

Why?

  • No surge protection devices (SPDs) installed
  • Incorrect SPD selection
  • Improper installation
  • Poor earthing connection
  • No coordination between protection layers
Without surge protection, your system is incomplete.

Our Approach

Layered Protection — Not Single Devices

At OHMdaddy, surge protection is designed as a coordinated system.

We implement:

  • Type 1 protection (main incoming supply)
  • Type 2 protection (distribution panels)
  • Type 3 protection (sensitive equipment level)
Each layer absorbs part of the surge energy. Protection works by reducing energy step-by-step — not in one point.

How We Design Surge Protection

1

System Assessment

We study your electrical layout and risk profile.

2

Surge Risk Analysis

We evaluate exposure from lightning and switching events.

3

SPD Selection

We select devices based on system voltage, surge current, and equipment sensitivity.

4

Coordination Design

We ensure proper energy sharing between SPDs.

5

Earthing Integration

We connect SPDs to low-resistance grounding.

6

Installation & Verification

We install and verify system performance.

Surge protection only works when properly coordinated.

What Is an SPD (Surge Protection Device)?

An SPD is designed to:

  • Detect voltage spikes
  • Divert excess energy safely to ground
  • Protect connected equipment

But here's the key:

An SPD is only as effective as the system it is connected to.

Without proper earthing and coordination, it cannot function correctly.

Common Mistakes in Surge Protection

  • Installing a single SPD and assuming full protection
  • Using devices without proper rating
  • Improper installation
  • Poor or high-resistance earthing connection
  • No coordination between protection stages
  • Ignoring protection for sensitive equipment
Many systems appear protected — but fail during real events.

Why Earthing and Lightning Protection Matter

Surge protection depends on:

  • Low-resistance earthing to dissipate energy
  • Proper lightning protection to reduce incoming surge energy
Without these, SPDs cannot perform effectively.

All three systems must work together.

Not sure if your electrical systems are protected from surges?

Let us evaluate your system and design complete protection.

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