5 Surge Protection Misconceptions: ICYMI

Surge protection can make or break your facility’s electrical reliability—and voltage surges can come from unexpected places. This episode of the Buildings Podcast unpacks the five biggest misunderstandings and what you need to do to protect your operations.
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Jan. 12, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Layered surge protection is vital for both external and internal voltage spikes.
  • Internal surges from equipment cycling and wiring faults cause more than half of facility surge events.
  • Properly installed and maintained SPDs are a cost-effective way to prevent downtime, damage, and safety hazards.
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No matter what kind of facility you have, understanding surge protection devices—or SPDs—is critical for safe and uninterrupted operations. Do any of these top five misconceptions sound familiar?

Read By: Janelle Penny

Written By: Evan Jones and Shawn Gregg

Read Article HERE: Don’t Fall for These 5 Surge Protection Misconceptions

Show Notes:

About the Author

Janelle Penny
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Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

Evan Jones

Evan Jones is the Communications Representative for the Electrical Safety Foundation. He has several years of experience in communications roles in nonprofit and academic settings.

Shawn Gregg

Shawn Gregg started out as a Safety Engineer and has spent much of his 30-year career working to create safer environments for workers across industries. As Vice President of Global Safety at Wesco, he leverages his industrial safety industry experience, knowledge, and technical expertise, to help develop and deliver innovative solutions to keep workers safe.

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