How AES Can Help You Protect Your Business
From Lightning And Power Surges

How Lightning Strikes And
Power Surges Can Affect You

Lightning strikes and electrical power surges pose a serious and often underestimated risk to commercial buildings. Every year, thousands of businesses suffer costly equipment failures, data loss and electrical damage due to sudden spikes in voltage. Even a strike several miles away can send a powerful surge through power lines, phone lines and data cables, damaging everything connected to your electrical system.

AES now provides specialist lightning and surge protection services to help businesses protect their buildings, equipment and day to day operations from this growing risk.

Why Lightning And Power Surges
Are A Major Threat To Businesses

Modern businesses rely heavily on sensitive electronic systems. Computers, servers, CCTV, alarms, access control systems, card machines and network equipment are all highly vulnerable to electrical surges. A single spike in voltage can destroy circuit boards, corrupt data and cause systems to fail instantly.

Power surges are not only caused by lightning. They also occur when power is restored after an outage, when large machinery switches on or off, when there are faults on the electricity network, or when internal wiring problems exist. These surges may last only milliseconds, but they can cause permanent damage.

Without professional surge protection installed, your business is exposed every time the weather turns bad or the power supply fluctuates.

The Real Cost Of Electrical Damage

When electrical equipment is damaged by a surge, the cost is rarely limited to replacing the hardware. Many businesses also experience downtime, lost productivity, missed sales and disruption to customers. In some cases, safety systems such as fire alarms, emergency lighting or security systems can be affected, creating serious compliance and safety issues.

Insurance claims can be time consuming and warranties are often invalidated when equipment has been damaged by surges. This makes prevention far more cost effective than dealing with the consequences after a failure.

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How AES Protects Your Business

AES designs and installs professional surge and lightning protection systems for commercial and industrial premises. Every installation is tailored to the specific building, its electrical layout and the level of risk involved.

Our services include the installation of surge protection devices on main incoming power supplies, distribution boards and critical circuits. We also provide protection for data, phone and security systems, which are often overlooked but highly vulnerable. Where required, we can install full lightning protection systems and upgrade earthing and bonding to ensure all protective measures work effectively.

All work is carried out to current British Standards, ensuring your business remains compliant, protected and safe.

Which Businesses Need Surge And Lightning Protection?

Any business that relies on electrical systems should have surge protection in place. This includes offices, retail premises, warehouses, factories, schools, healthcare buildings and agricultural sites. Buildings in exposed or rural locations are particularly at risk, as are properties with tall structures, metal roofs or external aerials.

If your business uses computers, card machines, servers, CCTV, automated equipment or alarms, surge protection is not optional. It is a critical part of protecting your investment and ensuring uninterrupted operation.

A Smart Investment In Business Continuity

Installing surge and lightning protection is a one-time investment that can prevent thousands of pounds in damage and lost income. AES can carry out a site assessment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend the most appropriate protection for your building.

Protecting your electrical system now helps avoid costly emergencies later and gives you peace of mind that your business is ready for whatever the weather or power grid throws at it.

FAQ’s

What is a power surge?

A power surge is a sudden increase in electrical voltage that travels through power or data cables. These surges can damage or destroy electrical and electronic equipment.

Can lightning really damage my business if it does not strike my building?

Yes. Lightning does not need to hit your building directly to cause damage. Nearby strikes can send powerful surges through underground and overhead cables, entering your electrical system.

Do I need surge protection if my building is new?

Yes. Modern buildings contain more sensitive electronics than ever before. Even new wiring does not protect against voltage spikes without proper surge protection devices installed.

Will surge protection stop all electrical damage?

While no system can provide 100 percent protection, professionally installed surge and lightning protection significantly reduces the risk of serious damage and equipment failure.

How often does surge protection need to be checked?

Surge protection devices should be inspected periodically, especially after major electrical events such as storms or power cuts. AES Electrical can include this as part of your maintenance programme.

Can AES Electrical install protection without disrupting my business?

In most cases, surge protection can be installed with minimal disruption. AES Electrical will plan the work around your operations wherever possible.

Get In Touch

We cater to a wide range of sectors, including domestic, commercial, and industrial, ensuring that your electrical requirements are met with exceptional precision. If you’re seeking dependable electrical services that prioritise safety, compliance, and quality, look no further.

Get in touch with us today to discuss your specific requirements.