Surge guard

Newberry Electric Cooperative has surge protection equipment installed on the substation and line equipment, but a potentially damaging electrical surge can still enter your home or business through the electrical system, telephone line or TV cable.

For a low monthly fee, NEC members can have a meter-base surge protection device installed on their meter that will protect all of the electrical appliances in the home from a damaging surge.

If the device ever fails and allows a surge to pass through to the appliances, NEC will replace the meter-base unit and the manufacturer will pay up to $50,000 to repair or replace any damaged equipment. 

NEC also makes available for purchase, a secondary Panamax brand plug-in unit designed for the computer modem, satellite dish equipment and telephone answering machine. Panamax equipment has a lifetime equipment warranty and either a $100,000 or a $5 million connected equipment warranty, depending on which model you choose. If the unit ever fails, Panamax and NEC will replace it for free.

Submit the form below to receive more information about the Surge Guard Program.